1948 Buick 40 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1969 Mercury Montego is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,249 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 142 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Buick 40 weights approximately 73 kg more than 1969 Mercury Montego.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Buick 40 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | 40 | Montego |
Year Released | 1948 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5249 cc | 4945 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 109.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1848 kg | 1775 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3010 mm |