1974 Mercury Montego vs. 2003 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2003 Opel Meriva is newer by 29 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, 2003 Opel Meriva (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 315 kg more than 2003 Opel Meriva.
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, 2003 Opel Meriva, 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Meriva. (165 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Montego | 2003 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Montego | Meriva |
Year Released | 1974 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2620 mm |