1977 Ford LTD vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford LTD (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (197 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford LTD weights approximately 134 kg more than 2005 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Ford LTD 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 1977 Ford LTD. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego, 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, 1977 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford LTD | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | LTD | Montego |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2900 mm |
