1989 Holden Commodore vs. 1972 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1989 Holden Commodore is newer by 17 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, 1989 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Monterey. (164 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 620 kg more than 1989 Holden Commodore.
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, 1972 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Holden Commodore. (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Holden Commodore. 1972 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1989 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1989 Holden Commodore 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:
1989 Holden Commodore | 1972 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | Commodore | Monterey |
Year Released | 1989 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3160 mm |