1972 Mercury Montego vs. 1987 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1987 Toyota Camry 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. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Camry (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 195 kg more than 1987 Toyota Camry.
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, 1987 Toyota Camry, 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Camry. (207 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Montego | 1987 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Montego | Camry |
Year Released | 1972 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 207 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 69.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2610 mm |