1984 Ford Fairlane vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1984 Ford Fairlane 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Fairlane (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 65 kg more than 1984 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1984 Ford Fairlane (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Montego. 1984 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1974 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1974 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Fairlane | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Fairlane | Montego |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3010 mm |
