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 6,974 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Challenger (351 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 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 280 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 (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (382 Nm @ 2000 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 | 6974 cc | 5767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 351 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 382 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 85 L |