1974 Mercury Montego vs. 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 561 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco.
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 Volkswagen Scirocco, 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 (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco. (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco. 1974 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco has manual transmission. 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco 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 | 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Montego | Scirocco |
Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1859 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4256 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1404 mm |