1969 Mercury Montego vs. 1991 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1991 Seat Toledo is newer by 22 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 46 more horse power than 1991 Seat Toledo. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1991 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 825 kg more than 1991 Seat Toledo. 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, 1991 Seat Toledo, 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 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Seat Toledo. (166 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 1991 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Mercury | Seat |
| Model | Montego | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5767 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.4:1 |
| 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 | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 55 L |
