1969 Mercury Montego vs. 1988 Renault 21
To start off, 1988 Renault 21 is newer by 19 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 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1988 Renault 21. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 900 kg more than 1988 Renault 21. 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, 1988 Renault 21, 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 (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 21. (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 1988 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Montego | 21 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5767 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 55 L |
