1969 Mercury Montego vs. 1987 Subaru Justy
To start off, 1987 Subaru Justy is newer by 18 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 7,033 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (209 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1987 Subaru Justy. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1987 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1245 kg more than 1987 Subaru Justy. 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, 1987 Subaru Justy, 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 (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Subaru Justy. (80 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 1987 Subaru Justy | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Montego | Justy |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7033 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2290 mm |
