1969 Mercury Montego vs. 1971 Datsun 240Z
To start off, 1971 Datsun 240Z is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 7,033 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (209 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1971 Datsun 240Z. (151 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1971 Datsun 240Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 907 kg more than 1971 Datsun 240Z. 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 (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Datsun 240Z. (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Datsun 240Z.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Montego | 1971 Datsun 240Z | |
Make | Mercury | Datsun |
Model | Montego | 240Z |
Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7033 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 151 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1068 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2300 mm |