1990 Maserati Shamal vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1990 Maserati Shamal is newer by 18 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, 1990 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 375 kg more than 1990 Maserati Shamal.
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, 1990 Maserati Shamal (445 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1990 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Maserati Shamal | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Maserati | Mercury |
Model | Shamal | Montego |
Year Released | 1990 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 445 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3010 mm |