1974 Mercury Montego vs. 1995 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1995 Opel Kadett is newer by 21 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 40 more horse power than 1995 Opel Kadett. (128 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1995 Opel Kadett.
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, 1995 Opel Kadett, 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 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Opel Kadett. (180 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Opel Kadett. 1974 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1995 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1995 Opel Kadett 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 | 1995 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Montego | Kadett |
Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 55 L |