1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Monaco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Monaco would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Monaco (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (197 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 324 kg more than 2005 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 (478 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Monaco | Montego |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 478 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2900 mm |
