1972 Mercury Montego vs. 1970 Chrysler Centura
To start off, 1972 Mercury Montego is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chrysler Centura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chrysler Centura would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chrysler Centura (118 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler Centura should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 580 kg more than 1970 Chrysler Centura.
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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chrysler Centura. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chrysler Centura. 1970 Chrysler Centura has automatic transmission and 1972 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1972 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chrysler Centura will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Montego | 1970 Chrysler Centura | |
Make | Mercury | Chrysler |
Model | Montego | Centura |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2680 mm |