1983 Ford Fiesta vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1983 Ford Fiesta is newer by 9 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Montego (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fiesta. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 980 kg more than 1983 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Mercury Montego 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 1974 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fiesta, 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, 1974 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Fiesta. (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Fiesta | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Fiesta | Montego |
Year Released | 1983 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 957 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3010 mm |