1967 Humber Sceptre vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1974 Mercury Montego is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Montego (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1967 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1967 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 867 kg more than 1967 Humber Sceptre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Humber Sceptre. 1974 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1967 Humber Sceptre has manual transmission. 1967 Humber Sceptre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Humber Sceptre | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Humber | Mercury |
| Model | Sceptre | Montego |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1859 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 87 L |
