1972 Checker Aerobus 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 Checker Aerobus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Checker Aerobus would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Checker Aerobus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Checker Aerobus (186 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 710 kg more than 1974 Mercury Montego. 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 Checker Aerobus (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1972 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Checker Aerobus | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Checker | Mercury |
| Model | Aerobus | Montego |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 3010 mm |
