1972 Mercury Montego vs. 1958 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1972 Mercury Montego is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Talbot 2500 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Talbot 2500 (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 695 kg more than 1958 Talbot 2500.
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 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Talbot 2500. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Talbot 2500.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Montego | 1958 Talbot 2500 | |
Make | Mercury | Talbot |
Model | Montego | 2500 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1958 |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2510 mm |