1995 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1995 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 23 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, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 91 kg more than 1995 Ford Thunderbird.
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, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (447 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego. 1995 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1972 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1972 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Thunderbird | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Thunderbird | Montego |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3010 mm |
