1969 Mercury Montego vs. 1995 Subaru SVX
To start off, 1995 Subaru SVX 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 7,033 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Subaru SVX (218 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (209 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Subaru SVX should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 355 kg more than 1995 Subaru SVX.
Because 1995 Subaru SVX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Subaru SVX will offer significantly more control. 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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Subaru SVX. (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Subaru SVX. 1995 Subaru SVX has automatic transmission and 1969 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1969 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Subaru SVX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 1995 Subaru SVX | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Montego | SVX |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7033 cc | 3318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
