1969 Mercury Montego vs. 1971 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1971 Nissan Cherry 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 4,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (142 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1091 kg more than 1971 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Mercury Montego (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 1971 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Montego | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4945 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2340 mm |
