1982 Ford Granada vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 8 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) has 94 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 624 kg more than 1982 Ford Granada. 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 @ 2200 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada. 1974 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1982 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1982 Ford Granada 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:
| 1982 Ford Granada | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Granada | Montego |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1859 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3000 mm |
