1969 Mercury Montego vs. 1952 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1969 Mercury Montego is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Renault Fregate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Renault Fregate would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 400 kg more than 1952 Renault Fregate.
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:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 1952 Renault Fregate | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Montego | Fregate |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2810 mm |
