2006 Honda Element vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Honda Element 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Element (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 295 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 Honda Element, 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element. 2006 Honda Element has automatic transmission and 1974 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1974 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Element | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Element | Montego |
Year Released | 2006 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3010 mm |