1995 Lexus SC vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1995 Lexus SC is newer by 21 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 226 kg more than 1995 Lexus SC.
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, 1974 Mercury Montego (403 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lexus SC. (350 Nm). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lexus SC | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Lexus | Mercury |
| Model | SC | Montego |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3969 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1859 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3000 mm |
