1969 Mercury Montego vs. 1961 Singer Gazelle
To start off, 1969 Mercury Montego is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Singer Gazelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Singer Gazelle would be higher. At 6,589 cc (8 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 881 kg more than 1961 Singer Gazelle.
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 | 1961 Singer Gazelle | |
| Make | Mercury | Singer |
| Model | Montego | Gazelle |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6589 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 52 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2440 mm |
