1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is newer by 8 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 161 kg more than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon.
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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (434 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (374 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
Model | V8 Saloon | Montego |
Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 374 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 78 L |