1974 Mercury Montego vs. 2002 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2002 Holden Monaro is newer by 28 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, 2002 Holden Monaro (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 93 kg more than 2002 Holden Monaro.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 Holden Monaro (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2002 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Montego. 2002 Holden Monaro has automatic transmission and 1974 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1974 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Holden Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Montego | 2002 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Mercury | Holden |
Model | Montego | Monaro |
Year Released | 1974 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1602 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2800 mm |