2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 1974 Mercury Montego (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 258 kg more than 1974 Mercury Montego.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 1974 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
| Model | Defender | Montego |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1859 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 87 L |
