1974 Mercury Montego vs. 2001 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2001 Honda CR-V is newer by 27 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 20 more horse power than 2001 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 359 kg more than 2001 Honda CR-V. 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, 2001 Honda CR-V, 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 2001 Honda CR-V. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Montego | 2001 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Mercury | Honda |
Model | Montego | CR-V |
Year Released | 1974 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.6 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1859 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1745 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2620 mm |