1969 Mercury Montego vs. 1989 TVR Speed Eight
To start off, 1989 TVR Speed Eight 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 4,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 TVR Speed Eight (225 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (142 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 TVR Speed Eight should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 655 kg more than 1989 TVR Speed Eight.
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, 1989 TVR Speed Eight (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 TVR Speed Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 1989 TVR Speed Eight | |
| Make | Mercury | TVR |
| Model | Montego | Speed Eight |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4945 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2470 mm |
