1971 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1972 Mercury Montego is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 8,190 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Cadillac Eldorado (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 415 kg more than 1972 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Mercury Montego is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Eldorado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Cadillac Eldorado (744 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 496 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego. 1971 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1972 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1972 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Cadillac Eldorado | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | Eldorado | Montego |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8190 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 744 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 109.3 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3010 mm |
