1972 Holden Monaro vs. 1999 Mercury Villager
To start off, 1999 Mercury Villager is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Villager (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1972 Holden Monaro. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 445 kg more than 1972 Holden Monaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Holden Monaro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Holden Monaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Monaro. (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Holden Monaro | 1999 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | Monaro | Villager |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |
