1969 Mercury Montego vs. 1972 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1972 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 505 kg more than 1969 Mercury Montego.
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. 1972 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1969 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1969 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 1972 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | Mercury | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Montego | Corniche |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4945 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 2280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3030 mm |
