1972 Mercury Montego vs. 1974 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1974 Avanti Avanti is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,569 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 115 kg more than 1974 Avanti Avanti.
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, 1974 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1974 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego. 1974 Avanti Avanti 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. 1974 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Montego | 1974 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Mercury | Avanti |
Model | Montego | Avanti |
Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 6569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 442 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2780 mm |