1993 Chevrolet S-10 vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet S-10 is newer by 19 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet S-10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet S-10 (187 HP) has 91 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet S-10 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 125 kg more than 1993 Chevrolet S-10.
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, 1993 Chevrolet S-10 (319 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm). This means 1993 Chevrolet S-10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Chevrolet S-10 | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | S-10 | Montego |
Year Released | 1993 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 96 HP |
Torque | 319 Nm | 248 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3010 mm |