1969 Dodge Challenger vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, both 1969 Dodge Challenger and 1969 Mercury Montego were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Challenger (317 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (209 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 375 kg more than 1969 Dodge Challenger.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Dodge Challenger (545 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Dodge Challenger | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Challenger | Montego |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7206 cc | 7033 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 545 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3010 mm |