2008 Kia Carnival vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 129 kg more 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, 2008 Kia Carnival, 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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Carnival | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Carnival | Montego |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 6555 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1859 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 87 L |
