2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS is newer by 35 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 95 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.
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, 2009 Cadillac CTS (300 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | CTS | Montego |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3175 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3010 mm |
