1972 Mercury Montego vs. 1971 Vauxhall Viscount
To start off, 1972 Mercury Montego is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Vauxhall Viscount. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Vauxhall Viscount would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 369 kg more than 1971 Vauxhall Viscount.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Montego | 1971 Vauxhall Viscount | |
Make | Mercury | Vauxhall |
Model | Montego | Viscount |
Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2651 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2740 mm |