2003 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Discovery 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 325 kg more than 1974 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Montego. 2003 Land Rover Discovery 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. 2003 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Land Rover Discovery | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
| Model | Discovery | Montego |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3010 mm |
