1974 Mercury Montego vs. 2010 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2010 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 36 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, 2010 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 666 kg more than 2010 Honda Ridgeline.
Because 2010 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2010 Honda Ridgeline 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Ridgeline. (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Montego | 2010 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Mercury | Honda |
| Model | Montego | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1859 kg | 1193 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 83 L |
