1969 Mercury Montego vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore 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, 1984 Holden Commodore (142 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 425 kg more than 1984 Holden Commodore.
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, 1984 Holden Commodore (266 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego. 1984 Holden Commodore 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 Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Montego | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Mercury | Holden |
Model | Montego | Commodore |
Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 3296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2680 mm |