1969 Mercury Montego vs. 1989 Renault 21
To start off, 1989 Renault 21 is newer by 20 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 117 more horse power than 1989 Renault 21. (92 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 889 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 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 (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault 21. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 1989 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Montego | 21 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7033 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2550 mm |
