1972 Mercury Montego vs. 2010 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2010 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 427 kg more than 2010 Toyota RAV4.
Because 2010 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota RAV4 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mercury Montego (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Montego | 2010 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Montego | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 60 L |
