1974 Mercury Montego vs. 1997 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 1997 Toyota Avensis is newer by 23 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, 1997 Toyota Avensis (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 470 kg more than 1997 Toyota Avensis.
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, 1997 Toyota Avensis, 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Avensis. (155 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Montego | 1997 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Montego | Avensis |
Year Released | 1974 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2640 mm |