1985 Ford Escort vs. 1972 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1985 Ford Escort is newer by 13 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 32 more horse power than 1985 Ford Escort. (132 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 850 kg more than 1985 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Mercury Monterey 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 Monterey. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Ford Escort, 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 Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Escort. (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Escort. 1972 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1985 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Escort | 1972 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Escort | Monterey |
Year Released | 1985 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.8 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3160 mm |