1972 Mercury Montego vs. 1996 Vector M12
To start off, 1996 Vector M12 is newer by 24 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 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Vector M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Vector M12 (484 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 387 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Vector M12 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 65 kg more than 1996 Vector M12.
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, 1996 Vector M12 (576 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1996 Vector M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Montego | 1996 Vector M12 | |
Make | Mercury | Vector |
Model | Montego | M12 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 5707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 484 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 576 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2750 mm |