1972 Mercury Monterey vs. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 40 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (426 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Monterey. (164 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 63 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Monterey. 1972 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro 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 | 2012 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
Model | Monterey | Camaro |
Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 426 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1867 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4836 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1389 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2852 mm |