1972 Mercury Montego vs. 1975 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1975 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 3 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 12 more horse power than 1975 Volkswagen Passat. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1975 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 795 kg more than 1975 Volkswagen Passat. 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, 1975 Volkswagen Passat, 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volkswagen Passat. (118 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Montego | 1975 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Montego | Passat |
Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2480 mm |