2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 1974 Mercury Montego

To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 32 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 617 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.

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, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Montego.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet SSR 1974 Mercury Montego
Make Chevrolet Mercury
Model SSR Montego
Year Released 2006 1974
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5965 cc 4095 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 401 HP 96 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 542 Nm 248 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.9:1 8.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 6 seats
Vehicle Weight 1078 kg 1695 kg
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 5300 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1630 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 3010 mm


 

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