1969 Mercury Montego vs. 1971 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1971 Nissan Sunny 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 156 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1275 kg more than 1971 Nissan Sunny. 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 (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Sunny. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 1971 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Montego | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7033 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2310 mm |
