1974 Mercury Montego vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 19 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 82 more horse power than 1993 Rover 200. (86 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 689 kg more than 1993 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mercury Montego (403 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (180 Nm). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Montego | 1993 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Mercury | Rover |
| Model | Montego | 200 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1859 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
