1972 Mercury Montego vs. 2007 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2007 Opel Vectra is newer by 35 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. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Vectra (276 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 405 kg more than 2007 Opel Vectra.
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, 2007 Opel Vectra, 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 (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Vectra. (355 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Vectra. 1972 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2007 Opel Vectra has manual transmission. 2007 Opel Vectra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Montego | 2007 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Montego | Vectra |
Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 61 L |