1985 Holden Drover vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1985 Holden Drover is newer by 13 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Montego (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1985 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 785 kg more than 1985 Holden Drover. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Holden Drover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Holden Drover will offer significantly more control. 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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Drover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Holden Drover | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | Drover | Montego |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 3010 mm |
