1972 Mercury Montego vs. 1988 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1988 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 16 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, 1988 Pontiac Bonneville (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 189 kg more than 1988 Pontiac Bonneville.
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, 1988 Pontiac Bonneville, 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, 1988 Pontiac Bonneville (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Montego | 1988 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
| Model | Montego | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2820 mm |
