1967 Ford Fairlane vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1972 Mercury Montego is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford Fairlane (122 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 385 kg more than 1967 Ford Fairlane.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford Fairlane | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Fairlane | Montego |
Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3930 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3010 mm |