1974 Mercury Montego vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 1981 Volvo 240 is newer by 7 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 240. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 569 kg more than 1981 Volvo 240. 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 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 240. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 240. 1974 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1981 Volvo 240 has manual transmission. 1981 Volvo 240 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Montego | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Montego | 240 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1859 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2660 mm |