1972 Maserati Indy vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Maserati Indy would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Maserati Indy (289 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 251 kg more than 1972 Maserati Indy.
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, 1973 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Maserati Indy. (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Maserati Indy. 1973 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1972 Maserati Indy has manual transmission. 1972 Maserati Indy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Maserati Indy | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Maserati | Mercury |
Model | Indy | Montego |
Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 289 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1791 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2900 mm |