2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 29 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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 389 kg more than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Montego. (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Corvette | Montego |
Year Released | 2003 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1859 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 87 L |