1974 Mercury Montego vs. 2012 Audi A3
To start off, 2012 Audi A3 is newer by 38 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, 2012 Audi A3 (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 289 kg more than 2012 Audi A3.
Because 2012 Audi A3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A3 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A3. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Montego | 2012 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Mercury | Audi |
| Model | Montego | A3 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1859 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 60 L |
