2003 Ford Mustang vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang 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 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 215 kg more than 2003 Ford Mustang.
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 Ford Mustang (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Mustang | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Mustang | Montego |
Year Released | 2003 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 556 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3010 mm |