2005 Ford Fiesta vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Ford Fiesta is newer by 31 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, 1974 Mercury Montego (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 561 kg more than 2005 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Mercury Montego is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1974 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (208 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Fiesta | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Fiesta | Montego |
Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3010 mm |