1974 Mercury Montego vs. 1978 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, 1978 Plymouth Horizon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Montego 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) has 93 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Horizon. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1978 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 859 kg more than 1978 Plymouth Horizon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Mercury Montego 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 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Plymouth Horizon, 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, 1974 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Plymouth Horizon. (122 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Montego | 1978 Plymouth Horizon | |
Make | Mercury | Plymouth |
Model | Montego | Horizon |
Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1715 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 403 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1859 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2530 mm |