1960 Berkeley Twosome vs. 2004 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2004 Mercury Montego is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Berkeley Twosome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Berkeley Twosome would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Montego (197 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1350 kg more than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2004 Mercury Montego (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. 2004 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1960 Berkeley Twosome has manual transmission. 1960 Berkeley Twosome will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Berkeley Twosome | 2004 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Berkeley | Mercury |
| Model | Twosome | Montego |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 72 L |
