1969 Mercury Montego vs. 1965 Steyr 700C
To start off, 1969 Mercury Montego is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Steyr 700C 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 1385 kg more than 1965 Steyr 700C.
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 | 1965 Steyr 700C | |
Make | Mercury | Steyr |
Model | Montego | 700C |
Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 6589 cc | 643 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 20 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 1950 mm |