2004 Ford Expedition vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition 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 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 799 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.
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, 2004 Ford Expedition (475 Nm) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Montego. 2004 Ford Expedition 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. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Expedition | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Expedition | Montego |
Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5406 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 248 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2494 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3010 mm |