1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 12 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 125 kg more than 1972 Mercury Montego. 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
Model | V8 Vantage | Montego |
Year Released | 1984 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3010 mm |