2009 Ford Taurus vs. 1974 Mercury Montego

To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus 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 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 729 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus.

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, 2009 Ford Taurus, 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, 2009 Ford Taurus (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Montego. 2009 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1974 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1974 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Ford Taurus 1974 Mercury Montego
Make Ford Mercury
Model Taurus Montego
Year Released 2009 1974
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3496 cc 4095 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 263 HP 96 HP
Engine RPM 6251 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 338 Nm 248 Nm
Torque RPM 4501 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 8.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Vehicle Weight 966 kg 1695 kg
Vehicle Length 5130 mm 5300 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1570 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2870 mm 3010 mm


 

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