1974 Mercury Montego vs. 1991 Opel Astra
To start off, 1991 Opel Astra is newer by 17 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, 1974 Mercury Montego (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1991 Opel Astra. (56 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1991 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 660 kg more than 1991 Opel Astra. 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, 1991 Opel Astra, 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Opel Astra. (105 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Montego | 1991 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Montego | Astra |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2530 mm |
