1972 Mercury Montego vs. 1985 Volvo 780
To start off, 1985 Volvo 780 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 Volvo 780 (145 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Volvo 780 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 275 kg more than 1985 Volvo 780.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volvo 780. (236 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volvo 780. 1985 Volvo 780 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 Volvo 780 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Montego | 1985 Volvo 780 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Montego | 780 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2780 mm |