2005 Cadillac XLR vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Cadillac XLR is newer by 33 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, 2005 Cadillac XLR (322 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 331 kg more than 2005 Cadillac XLR.
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, 2005 Cadillac XLR (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac XLR | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | XLR | Montego |
Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4564 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 78 L |