1972 Mercury Montego vs. 1974 Renault 12
To start off, 1974 Renault 12 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 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 44 more horse power than 1974 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 745 kg more than 1974 Renault 12. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Mercury Montego is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Renault 12, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Renault 12. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Renault 12.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Montego | 1974 Renault 12 | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Montego | 12 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2450 mm |