2005 Mercury Montego vs. 1974 Zastava 1300

To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Zastava 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Zastava 1300 would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Montego (197 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1974 Zastava 1300. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1974 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 696 kg more than 1974 Zastava 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1974 Zastava 1300 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 Zastava 1300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego, 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, 2005 Mercury Montego (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Zastava 1300. 2005 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1974 Zastava 1300 has manual transmission. 1974 Zastava 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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