1972 Mercury Montego vs. 1977 Pontiac Sunbird
To start off, 1977 Pontiac Sunbird is newer by 5 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 5,752 cc (8 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 740 kg more than 1977 Pontiac Sunbird.
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. 1972 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1977 Pontiac Sunbird has manual transmission. 1977 Pontiac Sunbird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Montego | 1977 Pontiac Sunbird | |
| Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
| Model | Montego | Sunbird |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 2474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2470 mm |
