1974 Mercury Montego vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, 2007 Renault Clio is newer by 33 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, 2007 Renault Clio (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 55 kg more than 2007 Renault Clio.
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, 2007 Renault Clio, 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 @ 1600 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Montego | 2007 Renault Clio | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Montego | Clio |
Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2580 mm |