1974 Mercury Montego vs. 2004 Peugeot 406
To start off, 2004 Peugeot 406 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 Peugeot 406 (156 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 261 kg more than 2004 Peugeot 406.
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, 2004 Peugeot 406, 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Peugeot 406. (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Montego | 2004 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Montego | 406 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2610 mm |
