1972 AMC Matador vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, both 1972 AMC Matador and 1972 Mercury Montego were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Montego (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 418 kg more than 1972 AMC Matador. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mercury Montego (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Matador. (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
1972 AMC Matador | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | AMC | Mercury |
Model | Matador | Montego |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4982 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1567 kg | 1985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 78 L |