1978 Dodge Aspen vs. 1972 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1978 Dodge Aspen is newer by 6 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 64 more horse power than 1978 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1978 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 465 kg more than 1978 Dodge Aspen. 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Dodge Aspen | 1972 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Aspen | Monterey |
Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3160 mm |