1972 Mercury Montego vs. 1962 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1972 Mercury Montego is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Montego (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1962 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1962 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 789 kg more than 1962 Triumph Vitesse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Montego | 1962 Triumph Vitesse | |
Make | Mercury | Triumph |
Model | Montego | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1972 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 906 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2330 mm |