1991 Holden Commodore vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1991 Holden Commodore is newer by 19 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, 1991 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 385 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Holden Commodore (293 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1991 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Holden Commodore | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | Commodore | Montego |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3010 mm |
