2004 Ford Excursion vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2004 Ford Excursion is newer by 30 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 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (310 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1161 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 2004 Ford Excursion 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, 2004 Ford Excursion 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, 2004 Ford Excursion (576 Nm) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Montego. (403 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Excursion | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Excursion | Montego |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 3020 kg | 1859 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 87 L |
