1980 Chevrolet Monza vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Monza is newer by 6 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 599 kg more than 1980 Chevrolet Monza.
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. 1974 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1980 Chevrolet Monza has manual transmission. 1980 Chevrolet Monza 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chevrolet Monza | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Monza | Montego |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2473 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1859 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3000 mm |
