1974 Mercury Montego vs. 2005 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2005 Nissan Frontier is newer by 31 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, 2005 Nissan Frontier (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 309 kg more than 2005 Nissan Frontier.
Because 2005 Nissan Frontier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Frontier will offer significantly more control. 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 2005 Nissan Frontier. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Montego | 2005 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Montego | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2660 mm |
