1956 AC Aceca vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1969 Mercury Montego is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Aceca would be higher. At 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1956 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1956 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 961 kg more than 1956 AC Aceca. 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, 1969 Mercury Montego (382 Nm) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 AC Aceca. (168 Nm). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Aceca | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | AC | Mercury |
| Model | Aceca | Montego |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 85 L |
