1972 Mercury Monterey vs. 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 34 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, 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Monterey. (164 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 583 kg more than 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Because 1972 Mercury Monterey 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 Monterey. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix, 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, 1972 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix. (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Monterey | 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
| Model | Monterey | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 3786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1347 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2810 mm |
