2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1972 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 36 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 317 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (471 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Monterey. 1972 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Lumina has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 1972 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Lumina | Monterey |
Year Released | 2008 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 164 HP |
Torque | 471 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3160 mm |