1972 Mercury Montego vs. 1974 Buick Century
To start off, 1974 Buick Century 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 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Century (175 HP) has 78 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego.
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 | 1974 Buick Century | |
| Make | Mercury | Buick |
| Model | Montego | Century |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 5740 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 175 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
