1963 AC Cobra vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1969 Mercury Montego is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 AC Cobra would be higher. At 6,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 875 kg more than 1963 AC Cobra.
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:
1963 AC Cobra | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | AC | Mercury |
Model | Cobra | Montego |
Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 6589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3010 mm |