2005 Cadillac Seville vs. 1972 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2005 Cadillac Seville is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac Seville (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Monterey. (164 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 73 kg more than 2005 Cadillac Seville.
Because 1972 Mercury Monterey is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Mercury Monterey. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac Seville | 1972 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | Seville | Monterey |
Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1857 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3160 mm |