2006 Chrysler 300 vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Chrysler 300 is newer by 34 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, 2006 Chrysler 300 (246 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler 300 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 2006 Chrysler 300.
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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler 300. (340 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler 300 | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | 300 | Montego |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 246 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 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 | 5020 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 78 L |
