1969 Mercury Montego vs. 1961 Trabant Universal
To start off, 1969 Mercury Montego is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Trabant Universal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Trabant Universal would be higher. At 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1961 Trabant Universal. (20 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1961 Trabant Universal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1189 kg more than 1961 Trabant Universal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Mercury Montego is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Trabant Universal, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mercury Montego (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Trabant Universal. (44 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Trabant Universal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 1961 Trabant Universal | |
| Make | Mercury | Trabant |
| Model | Montego | Universal |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5767 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 44 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2030 mm |
