1969 Mercury Montego vs. 1975 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1975 Peugeot 404 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 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 790 kg more than 1975 Peugeot 404. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Montego | 1975 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Montego | 404 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5767 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 50 L |