1980 Lada 2105 vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1980 Lada 2105 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. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Montego (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1980 Lada 2105. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1980 Lada 2105. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 834 kg more than 1980 Lada 2105. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 Mercury Montego (403 Nm) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada 2105. (118 Nm). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada 2105.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lada 2105 | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Lada | Mercury |
Model | 2105 | Montego |
Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1458 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 403 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 101.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1859 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3000 mm |