2007 Ford Mustang vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 Ford Mustang 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 Mustang (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego.
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, 2007 Ford Mustang (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Montego. (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Montego. 1974 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Mustang | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Mustang | Montego |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.7 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3000 mm |
