1976 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1976 Chrysler Valiant 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 Valiant (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 275 kg more than 1976 Chrysler Valiant.
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, 1976 Chrysler Valiant (326 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chrysler Valiant | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
Model | Valiant | Montego |
Year Released | 1976 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 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 | 326 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3010 mm |