1996 Lincoln Continental vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1996 Lincoln Continental is newer by 22 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, 1996 Lincoln Continental (218 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 109 kg more than 1996 Lincoln Continental.
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, 1996 Lincoln Continental, 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lincoln Continental. (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lincoln Continental | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercury |
| Model | Continental | Montego |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1859 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 87 L |
