2008 Honda Pilot vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot 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 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 151 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, 2008 Honda Pilot, 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Pilot | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Pilot | Montego |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1859 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 87 L |
