1972 Mercury Montego vs. 1992 Rover 800
To start off, 1992 Rover 800 is newer by 20 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, 1992 Rover 800 (167 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rover 800 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 171 kg more than 1992 Rover 800.
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, 1992 Rover 800, 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 800. (225 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 800. 1992 Rover 800 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. 1992 Rover 800 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Montego | 1992 Rover 800 | |
| Make | Mercury | Rover |
| Model | Montego | 800 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2675 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2750 mm |
