1975 Mazda Chante vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1975 Mazda Chante is newer by 3 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, 1972 Mercury Montego (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1203 kg more than 1975 Mazda Chante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda Chante | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Chante | Montego |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 4095 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 492 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3010 mm |
