2000 Cadillac XLR vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2000 Cadillac XLR 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 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac XLR (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 41 kg more than 2000 Cadillac XLR.
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, 2000 Cadillac XLR (428 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Montego. 2000 Cadillac XLR 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. 2000 Cadillac XLR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac XLR | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | XLR | Montego |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 428 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
