1972 Mercury Monterey vs. 1975 Rolls-Royce Camargue
To start off, 1975 Rolls-Royce Camargue 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Rolls-Royce Camargue is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Rolls-Royce Camargue weights approximately 425 kg more than 1972 Mercury Monterey.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Monterey | 1975 Rolls-Royce Camargue | |
| Make | Mercury | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Monterey | Camargue |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3050 mm |
