1989 Lada Samara vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1989 Lada Samara is newer by 15 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, 1974 Mercury Montego (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1989 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1989 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 775 kg more than 1989 Lada Samara. 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, 1989 Lada Samara, 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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Lada Samara | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Lada | Mercury |
Model | Samara | Montego |
Year Released | 1989 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3010 mm |