1972 AC 428 vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1974 Mercury Montego is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 261 kg more than 1972 AC 428.
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, 1972 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1972 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1972 AC 428 | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | AC | Mercury |
Model | 428 | Montego |
Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7003 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 298 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 639 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3010 mm |