1986 Ford Capri vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri 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 67 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 677 kg more than 1986 Ford Capri. 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) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri. 1974 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Capri 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:
| 1986 Ford Capri | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Capri | Montego |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1859 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 87 L |
