1969 Mercury Montego vs. 1984 Holden Camira
To start off, 1984 Holden Camira is newer by 15 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 13 more horse power than 1984 Holden Camira. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Camira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 680 kg more than 1984 Holden Camira. 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, 1984 Holden Camira, 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Camira. (126 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Camira. 1984 Holden Camira 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. 1984 Holden Camira will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 1984 Holden Camira | |
| Make | Mercury | Holden |
| Model | Montego | Camira |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2580 mm |
