1992 Honda Concerto vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1992 Honda Concerto is newer by 18 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 7 more horse power than 1992 Honda Concerto. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 660 kg more than 1992 Honda Concerto. 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, 1992 Honda Concerto, 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) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Concerto. (119 Nm). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Honda Concerto | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Concerto | Montego |
Year Released | 1992 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 248 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3010 mm |