1977 Honda Accord vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1977 Honda Accord 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Montego (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1977 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1977 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1977 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Mercury Montego is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Honda Accord | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Accord | Montego |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 78 L |
