1985 McLaren MP4 vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1985 McLaren MP4 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, 1985 McLaren MP4 (987 HP @ 11500 RPM) has 890 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 McLaren MP4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1985 McLaren MP4.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 McLaren MP4 | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | McLaren | Mercury |
| Model | MP4 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 987 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 11500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1695 kg |
