2001 Holden HSV vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2001 Holden HSV is newer by 29 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.
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, 2001 Holden HSV (692 Nm) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (374 Nm). This means 2001 Holden HSV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego. 1972 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2001 Holden HSV has manual transmission. 2001 Holden HSV 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:
2001 Holden HSV | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | HSV | Montego |
Year Released | 2001 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5698 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 161 HP |
Torque | 692 Nm | 374 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |