1999 Audi R8R vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1999 Audi R8R is newer by 25 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, 1999 Audi R8R (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi R8R should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1857 kg more than 1999 Audi R8R.
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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi R8R. (330 Nm). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi R8R.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi R8R | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | R8R | Montego |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3898 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 1859 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1340 mm |
