1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 38 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 5,895 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Monaco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 172 kg more than 1972 Dodge Monaco. 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 (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Monaco | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5895 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 2092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1826 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2888 mm |
