1972 Mercury Montego vs. 1987 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1987 Mercury Cougar is newer by 15 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 215 kg more than 1987 Mercury Cougar.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Montego | 1987 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Montego | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2650 mm |
