1974 Mercury Montego vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP
To start off, 1974 Mercury Montego is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth VIP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth VIP would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth VIP (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 212 kg more than 1968 Plymouth VIP.
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, 1968 Plymouth VIP (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Montego. (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Montego | 1968 Plymouth VIP | |
Make | Mercury | Plymouth |
Model | Montego | VIP |
Year Released | 1974 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 5208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1859 kg | 1647 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 90 L |