1995 Mercury Tracer vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1995 Mercury Tracer 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 595 kg more than 1995 Mercury Tracer.
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, 1995 Mercury Tracer, 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mercury Tracer | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Tracer | Montego |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3010 mm |
