1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 14 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, 1988 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 61 kg more than 1974 Mercury Montego. 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, 1988 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Montego. (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Montego. 1974 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1988 Aston Martin Virage has manual transmission. 1988 Aston Martin Virage 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:
| 1988 Aston Martin Virage | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
| Model | Virage | Montego |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1859 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 87 L |
