1972 Mercury Montego vs. 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco is newer by 36 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, 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco (207 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 687 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco.
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, 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco, 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco. 1972 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco 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 | 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Montego | Scirocco |
Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4256 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1404 mm |