1997 Dodge Viper vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1997 Dodge Viper is newer by 25 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 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Viper (415 HP) has 318 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 189 kg more than 1997 Dodge Viper.
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, 1997 Dodge Viper (664 Nm) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm). This means 1997 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Dodge Viper | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Viper | Montego |
Year Released | 1997 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7986 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 415 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 664 Nm | 248 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3010 mm |