1969 Mercury Montego vs. 1975 Peugeot 104
To start off, 1975 Peugeot 104 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 104. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 951 kg more than 1975 Peugeot 104. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Mercury Montego is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Peugeot 104, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 104. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 1975 Peugeot 104 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Montego | 104 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2240 mm |
