2001 Honda Fit vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2001 Honda Fit is newer by 27 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. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Montego (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2001 Honda Fit. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 705 kg more than 2001 Honda Fit. 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, 2001 Honda Fit, 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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Fit | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Fit | Montego |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3010 mm |
