1969 Mercury Montego vs. 1977 Seat 133

To start off, 1977 Seat 133 is newer by 8 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 175 more horse power than 1977 Seat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1977 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1279 kg more than 1977 Seat 133. 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 (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Seat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Seat 133.

Compare all specifications:

1969 Mercury Montego 1977 Seat 133
Make Mercury Seat
Model Montego 133
Year Released 1969 1977
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7033 cc 843 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 209 HP 34 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 452 Nm 54 Nm
Torque RPM 2600 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1975 kg 696 kg
Vehicle Length 5300 mm 3460 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1430 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 3010 mm 2030 mm


 

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