2007 Ford Freestyle vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 Ford Freestyle is newer by 33 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, 2007 Ford Freestyle (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego.
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, 2007 Ford Freestyle, 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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Freestyle. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Freestyle.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Freestyle | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Freestyle | Montego |
Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 87 L |