1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1973 Ford Fairlane 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (212 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 80 kg more than 1973 Ford Fairlane.
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 Ford Fairlane (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego. 1973 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1972 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1972 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Fairlane | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Fairlane | Montego |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3010 mm |
