1974 Mercury Montego vs. 2005 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2005 Nissan X-Trail 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan X-Trail (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 569 kg more than 2005 Nissan X-Trail.
Because 2005 Nissan X-Trail 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 X-Trail 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 (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan X-Trail. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan X-Trail. 1974 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan X-Trail has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan X-Trail will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Montego | 2005 Nissan X-Trail | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Montego | X-Trail |
Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1859 kg | 1290 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 60 L |