2008 Dodge Durango vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2008 Dodge Durango is newer by 34 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, 2008 Dodge Durango (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 168 kg more than 2008 Dodge Durango.
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, 2008 Dodge Durango (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Montego. (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dodge Durango | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Durango | Montego |
Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4701 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1859 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 87 L |