1994 Mercury Mystique vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1994 Mercury Mystique is newer by 20 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, 1974 Mercury Montego (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1994 Mercury Mystique. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1994 Mercury Mystique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 617 kg more than 1994 Mercury Mystique. 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, 1994 Mercury Mystique, 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 (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mercury Mystique. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mercury Mystique.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mercury Mystique | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Mystique | Montego |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1859 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3000 mm |
