1974 Mercury Montego vs. 2006 Nissan Almera

To start off, 2006 Nissan Almera is newer by 32 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, 2006 Nissan Almera (109 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Almera should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 165 kg more than 2006 Nissan Almera.

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, 2006 Nissan Almera, 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) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Almera. 2006 Nissan Almera 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. 2006 Nissan Almera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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