1972 Mercury Montego vs. 1985 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, 1985 Mitsubishi Magna is newer by 13 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, 1985 Mitsubishi Magna (124 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mitsubishi Magna should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 370 kg more than 1985 Mitsubishi Magna.
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, 1985 Mitsubishi Magna, 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mitsubishi Magna. (205 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mitsubishi Magna. 1985 Mitsubishi Magna has automatic transmission and 1972 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1972 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Mitsubishi Magna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Montego | 1985 Mitsubishi Magna | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Montego | Magna |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2600 mm |
