1991 Lotus Esprit vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1991 Lotus Esprit 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 810 kg more than 1991 Lotus Esprit.
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 Montego (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Lotus Esprit. 1972 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1991 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1991 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Lotus Esprit | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Lotus | Mercury |
Model | Esprit | Montego |
Year Released | 1991 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 78 L |