1997 Cadillac Seville vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1997 Cadillac Seville is newer by 23 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 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Cadillac Seville (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 50 kg more than 1974 Mercury Montego. 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, 1997 Cadillac Seville, 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, 1997 Cadillac Seville (408 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1997 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Montego. 1997 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1974 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1974 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Cadillac Seville | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | Seville | Montego |
Year Released | 1997 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3010 mm |