2002 Maserati Spyder vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2002 Maserati Spyder is newer by 30 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, 2002 Maserati Spyder (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 305 kg more than 2002 Maserati Spyder.
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, 2002 Maserati Spyder (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego. 1972 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2002 Maserati Spyder has manual transmission. 2002 Maserati Spyder 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:
2002 Maserati Spyder | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Maserati | Mercury |
Model | Spyder | Montego |
Year Released | 2002 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4253 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 78 L |