1974 Mercury Montego vs. 1985 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, 1985 Mitsubishi Magna is newer by 11 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mitsubishi Magna (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mitsubishi Magna should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 475 kg more than 1985 Mitsubishi Magna.
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, 1985 Mitsubishi Magna, 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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mitsubishi Magna. (195 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mitsubishi Magna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Montego | 1985 Mitsubishi Magna | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Montego | Magna |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2600 mm |
