1972 Dodge Challenger vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1972 Dodge Challenger is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,989 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Challenger. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Challenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 15 kg more than 1972 Dodge Challenger. 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, 1967 Mercury Montclair (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Dodge Challenger. (256 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Dodge Challenger.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Dodge Challenger | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Challenger | Montclair |
Year Released | 1972 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3678 cc | 6989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 626 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3130 mm |