1972 Mercury Montego vs. 1992 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1992 TVR Griffith 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 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 635 kg more than 1992 TVR Griffith.
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, 1992 TVR Griffith (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1992 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Montego | 1992 TVR Griffith | |
Make | Mercury | TVR |
Model | Montego | Griffith |
Year Released | 1972 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 3944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2290 mm |