1965 Lincoln Continental vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1969 Mercury Montego is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,048 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lincoln Continental (284 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 551 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.
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:
| 1965 Lincoln Continental | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercury |
| Model | Continental | Montego |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7048 cc | 5767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 284 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |
