2005 Mercury Montego vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Morris Marina 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 112 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 690 kg more than 1975 Morris Marina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Morris Marina 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 1975 Morris Marina. 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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina. 2005 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1975 Morris Marina has manual transmission. 1975 Morris Marina 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Montego | 1975 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Mercury | Morris |
| Model | Montego | Marina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 52 L |
