1969 Mercury Montego vs. 1980 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1980 Isuzu Florian is newer by 11 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, 1980 Isuzu Florian (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Isuzu Florian should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 670 kg more than 1980 Isuzu Florian.
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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Isuzu Florian. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Isuzu Florian. 1980 Isuzu Florian 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. 1980 Isuzu Florian will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Montego | 1980 Isuzu Florian | |
Make | Mercury | Isuzu |
Model | Montego | Florian |
Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1817 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2510 mm |