1969 Mercury Montego vs. 1979 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1979 Opel Kadett is newer by 10 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 44 more horse power than 1979 Opel Kadett. (52 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 860 kg more than 1979 Opel Kadett. 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, 1979 Opel Kadett, 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Kadett. (83 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Montego | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Montego | Kadett |
Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2530 mm |