1969 Mercury Montego vs. 1981 Honda Accord
To start off, 1981 Honda Accord is newer by 12 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 16 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 765 kg more than 1981 Honda Accord. 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, 1981 Honda Accord, 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord. 1981 Honda Accord 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. 1981 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 1981 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Mercury | Honda |
| Model | Montego | Accord |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2390 mm |
