1974 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 7,033 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (209 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. (195 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1969 Mercury Montego (452 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. (373 Nm). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Corvette | Montego |
Year Released | 1974 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 7033 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 209 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 452 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3010 mm |