1958 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1969 Mercury Montego is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 7,033 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Chrysler Imperial (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (209 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 385 kg more than 1969 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1958 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Chrysler Imperial | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | Imperial | Montego |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 7033 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 3010 mm |
