1969 Mercury Montego vs. 1962 Subaru 360
To start off, 1969 Mercury Montego is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Subaru 360 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 147 more horse power than 1962 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1962 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1470 kg more than 1962 Subaru 360. 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, 1969 Mercury Montego (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Montego | 1962 Subaru 360 | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Montego | 360 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5767 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 382 Nm | 30 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 61.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 60 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 1780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 64 L |