1968 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1972 Mercury Montego is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Nova. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Nova would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Nova (109 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 303 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Nova.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Chevrolet Nova (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Nova | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Nova | Montego |
Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3010 mm |