1976 McLaren M23 vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1976 McLaren M23 is newer by 2 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, 1976 McLaren M23 (484 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 388 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 McLaren M23 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1976 McLaren M23.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 McLaren M23 | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | McLaren | Mercury |
| Model | M23 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 484 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 11000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1695 kg |
