1968 AMC AMX vs. 2004 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2004 Mercury Montego is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 AMC AMX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 AMC AMX would be higher. At 6,386 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 AMC AMX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 AMC AMX (315 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Montego. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Montego weights approximately 353 kg more than 1968 AMC AMX.
Because 2004 Mercury Montego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 AMC AMX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Montego will offer significantly more control. 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, 1968 AMC AMX (576 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Montego. (326 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 2004 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | AMC | Mercury |
| Model | AMX | Montego |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6386 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2870 mm |
