1988 Buick Reatta vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1988 Buick Reatta is newer by 16 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, 1988 Buick Reatta (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Reatta should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 449 kg more than 1988 Buick Reatta.
Because 1972 Mercury Montego 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 Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Buick Reatta, 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 Montego (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Reatta. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Reatta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Reatta | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Reatta | Montego |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 78 L |
