1972 Chevrolet Nomad vs. 1972 Mercury Monterey
To start off, both 1972 Chevrolet Nomad and 1972 Mercury Monterey were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Monterey (164 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Nomad. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Nomad. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 195 kg more than 1972 Chevrolet Nomad. 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 Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Nomad. (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Nomad. 1972 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1972 Chevrolet Nomad has manual transmission. 1972 Chevrolet Nomad will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Nomad | 1972 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Nomad | Monterey |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5012 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 88.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3160 mm |