1972 Mercury Monterey vs. 1975 Audi Fox
To start off, 1975 Audi Fox is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Monterey (164 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1975 Audi Fox. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1975 Audi Fox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 910 kg more than 1975 Audi Fox. 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, 1972 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Audi Fox. (163 Nm). This means 1972 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Audi Fox. 1972 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1975 Audi Fox has manual transmission. 1975 Audi Fox will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Monterey | 1975 Audi Fox | |
| Make | Mercury | Audi |
| Model | Monterey | Fox |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2550 mm |
