1972 Mercury Montego vs. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego.
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, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country, 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, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (351 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country 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 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Montego | 2010 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Mercury | Chrysler |
Model | Montego | Town & Country |
Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1953 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1814 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3078 mm |