1969 Mercury Montego vs. 1975 Holden Torana
To start off, 1975 Holden Torana is newer by 6 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 41 more horse power than 1975 Holden Torana. (101 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1975 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 659 kg more than 1975 Holden Torana. 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 (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Holden Torana. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Holden Torana. 1975 Holden Torana has automatic transmission and 1969 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1969 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Holden Torana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 1975 Holden Torana | |
| Make | Mercury | Holden |
| Model | Montego | Torana |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4945 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2590 mm |
