1999 Lexus GS vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1999 Lexus GS 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lexus GS weights approximately 25 kg more than 1974 Mercury Montego.
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, 1999 Lexus GS (298 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm). This means 1999 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Montego. 1999 Lexus GS 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. 1999 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Lexus GS | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Lexus | Mercury |
Model | GS | Montego |
Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 96 HP |
Torque | 298 Nm | 248 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3010 mm |