1969 Ford Capri vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1974 Mercury Montego is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Montego (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (123 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 754 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Capri | Montego |
Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2550 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1859 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 87 L |