1968 Ford Fairlane vs. 1970 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1970 Mercury Montego is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Montego (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1968 Ford Fairlane. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Montego weights approximately 385 kg more than 1968 Ford Fairlane. 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:
| 1968 Ford Fairlane | 1970 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Fairlane | Montego |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3010 mm |
