1972 Maserati Bora vs. 1971 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1972 Maserati Bora is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 270 kg more than 1972 Maserati Bora.
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, 1972 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1972 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Maserati Bora | 1971 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Maserati | Mercury |
Model | Bora | Montego |
Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3010 mm |