1978 Ford Mustang vs. 2004 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2004 Mercury Montego is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Montego (197 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Montego weights approximately 470 kg more than 1978 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Ford Mustang 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 1978 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Mercury Montego (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang. 2004 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Ford Mustang | 2004 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Mustang | Montego |
Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2870 mm |