1979 Avanti Avanti vs. 1974 Mercury Montego

To start off, 1979 Avanti Avanti is newer by 5 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 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 279 kg more than 1979 Avanti Avanti.

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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Avanti Avanti (443 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Montego. (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Montego. 1974 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1979 Avanti Avanti has manual transmission. 1979 Avanti Avanti will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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