1986 Dodge 600 vs. 1974 Mercury Montego

To start off, 1986 Dodge 600 is newer by 12 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 72 more horse power than 1986 Dodge 600. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1986 Dodge 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 694 kg more than 1986 Dodge 600. 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, 1986 Dodge 600, 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 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Dodge 600. (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Dodge 600.

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