1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, both 1972 Dodge Monaco 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 5,209 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Monaco (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 195 kg more than 1972 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Monaco (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Dodge Monaco | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Monaco | Montego |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5209 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3010 mm |