1972 AMC Javelin vs. 1970 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1972 AMC Javelin is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Javelin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Javelin (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Montego. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Javelin should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Montego weights approximately 195 kg more than 1972 AMC Javelin.
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 AMC Javelin (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Javelin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Javelin | 1970 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | AMC | Mercury |
| Model | Javelin | Montego |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3010 mm |
