1977 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 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 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (207 HP) has 110 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 131 kg more than 1977 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (346 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm). This means 1977 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chevrolet Corvette | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Corvette | Montego |
Year Released | 1977 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 248 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1564 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3010 mm |