1988 Buick Electra vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1988 Buick Electra 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Electra (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 120 kg more than 1988 Buick Electra.
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, 1988 Buick Electra, 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, 1988 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Montego. 1988 Buick Electra 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. 1988 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Buick Electra | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | Electra | Montego |
Year Released | 1988 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3010 mm |