2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 997 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.
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, 2006 Ford Five Hundred, 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 (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Five Hundred | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Five Hundred | Montego |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1859 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 87 L |
