1972 Mercury Montego vs. 2010 Cadillac Escalade

To start off, 2010 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 38 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 917 kg more than 1972 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego. 2010 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 1972 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1972 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1972 Mercury Montego 2010 Cadillac Escalade
Make Mercury Cadillac
Model Montego Escalade
Year Released 1972 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4095 cc 6200 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 97 HP 403 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 248 Nm 565 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 4300 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 6 seats 7 seats
Vehicle Weight 1695 kg 2612 kg
Vehicle Length 5300 mm 5662 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 2009 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1918 mm
Wheelbase Size 3010 mm 3302 mm


 

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