1974 Mercury Montego vs. 1962 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1974 Mercury Montego is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Toyota Publica 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 139 more horse power than 1962 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1962 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1279 kg more than 1962 Toyota Publica. 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 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Montego | 1962 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Montego | Publica |
Year Released | 1974 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1859 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 75 L |