1974 Mercury Montego vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 35 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, 2009 Mini Cooper (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 480 kg more than 2009 Mini Cooper.
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, 2009 Mini Cooper, 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Montego | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mercury | Mini |
Model | Montego | Cooper |
Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2470 mm |