1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1972 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1973 Buick Skylark is newer by 1 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 14 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 325 kg more than 1973 Buick Skylark. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Skylark. 1972 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1973 Buick Skylark has manual transmission. 1973 Buick Skylark 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:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 1972 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Skylark | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3160 mm |
