1977 AMC Matador vs. 1972 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1977 AMC Matador is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Monterey (164 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1977 AMC Matador. (120 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1977 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 69 kg more than 1977 AMC Matador. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 AMC Matador. (298 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
1977 AMC Matador | 1972 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | AMC | Mercury |
Model | Matador | Monterey |
Year Released | 1977 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4982 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 88.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1861 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3160 mm |