1974 Mazda 1000 vs. 2006 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Mercury Montego is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Montego (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1215 kg more than 1974 Mazda 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Mazda 1000 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Mazda 1000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Montego, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Mercury Montego (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda 1000 | 2006 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 1000 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 986 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2870 mm |
