1974 Mercury Montego vs. 2004 Opel Omega
To start off, 2004 Opel Omega is newer by 30 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, 2004 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Omega weights approximately 38 kg more than 1974 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Omega. 2004 Opel Omega 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. 2004 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Montego | 2004 Opel Omega | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Montego | Omega |
Year Released | 1974 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1733 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2840 mm |