1969 Mercury Montego vs. 1997 Venturi 400
To start off, 1997 Venturi 400 is newer by 28 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 6,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 773 kg more than 1997 Venturi 400.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 1997 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Mercury | Venturi |
| Model | Montego | 400 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6589 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 395 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2500 mm |
