1998 Cadillac Catera vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1998 Cadillac Catera is newer by 26 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, 1998 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 280 kg more than 1998 Cadillac Catera.
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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Cadillac Catera | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | Catera | Montego |
Year Released | 1998 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2960 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 78 L |