1984 Dodge Omni vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1984 Dodge Omni is newer by 10 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 106 more horse power than 1984 Dodge Omni. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1984 Dodge Omni. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 879 kg more than 1984 Dodge Omni. 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, 1984 Dodge Omni, 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 (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Dodge Omni. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Dodge Omni.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Dodge Omni | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Omni | Montego |
Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1859 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 87 L |