1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Montego (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (166 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 156 kg more than 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. 1973 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has manual transmission. 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Monte Carlo | Montego |
Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1791 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2900 mm |