1969 Mercury Montego vs. 1995 Peugeot 106
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 106 is newer by 26 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Peugeot 106 (100 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (96 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 106 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 885 kg more than 1995 Peugeot 106.
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, 1995 Peugeot 106, 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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Peugeot 106. (112 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Peugeot 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 1995 Peugeot 106 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Montego | 106 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 73.2 mm |
| 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 | 1695 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2450 mm |
