1973 Chrysler Charger vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1973 Chrysler Charger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Charger (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 365 kg more than 1973 Chrysler Charger.
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, 1973 Chrysler Charger (318 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler Charger | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | Charger | Montego |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3010 mm |
