1974 Mercury Montego vs. 2006 TVR T 350
To start off, 2006 TVR T 350 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 TVR T 350 (345 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 TVR T 350 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 629 kg more than 2006 TVR T 350.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 TVR T 350. (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 TVR T 350. 1974 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2006 TVR T 350 has manual transmission. 2006 TVR T 350 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 | 2006 TVR T 350 | |
Make | Mercury | TVR |
Model | Montego | T 350 |
Year Released | 1974 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1859 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 65 L |