1976 Chrysler 1609 vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1976 Chrysler 1609 is newer by 4 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, 1976 Chrysler 1609 (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler 1609 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 570 kg more than 1976 Chrysler 1609.
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 Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chrysler 1609. (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chrysler 1609.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chrysler 1609 | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
Model | 1609 | Montego |
Year Released | 1976 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1980 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 159 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91.7 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3010 mm |