1972 Mercury Monterey vs. 1978 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1978 Nissan Violet is newer by 6 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 955 kg more than 1978 Nissan Violet.
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 | 1978 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Monterey | Violet |
Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2410 mm |