1965 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1974 Mercury Montego is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 6,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Caprice (275 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 25 kg more than 1965 Chevrolet Caprice.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Caprice | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Caprice | Montego |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6476 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3010 mm |
