1974 Mercury Montego vs. 2008 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2008 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 34 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, 1974 Mercury Montego (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 259 kg more than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 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, 2008 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. 1974 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan X-Trail has manual transmission. 2008 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 | 2008 Nissan X-Trail | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Montego | X-Trail |
Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 2184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 16.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1859 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 60 L |