2000 Buick Regal vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2000 Buick Regal is newer by 26 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, 2000 Buick Regal (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 299 kg more than 2000 Buick Regal.
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, 2000 Buick Regal, 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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Regal. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Regal | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Regal | Montego |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1859 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 87 L |
