1974 Mercury Montego vs. 2005 Pontiac Aztek
To start off, 2005 Pontiac Aztek 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 Pontiac Aztek (175 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Aztek should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Aztek weights approximately 135 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.
Because 2005 Pontiac Aztek 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 Pontiac Aztek 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, 2005 Pontiac Aztek (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Pontiac Aztek will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Montego. 2005 Pontiac Aztek 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. 2005 Pontiac Aztek will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Montego | 2005 Pontiac Aztek | |
Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
Model | Montego | Aztek |
Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 3392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2760 mm |