1972 Mercury Montego vs. 1995 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1995 Mercury Cougar is newer by 23 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 5,752 cc (8 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 359 kg more than 1995 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 | 1995 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mercury | Mercury |
Model | Montego | Cougar |
Year Released | 1972 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1626 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |