1972 Mercury Montego vs. 1984 Vauxhall Astra

To start off, 1984 Vauxhall Astra is newer by 12 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 38 more horse power than 1984 Vauxhall Astra. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1984 Vauxhall Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 855 kg more than 1984 Vauxhall Astra. 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, 1984 Vauxhall Astra, 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Vauxhall Astra. (89 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Vauxhall Astra.

Compare all specifications:

1972 Mercury Montego 1984 Vauxhall Astra
Make Mercury Vauxhall
Model Montego Astra
Year Released 1972 1984
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4095 cc 1196 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 97 HP 59 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 248 Nm 89 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93.5 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.3 mm 61 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1695 kg 840 kg
Vehicle Length 5300 mm 4010 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 3010 mm 2520 mm


 

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