1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2001 Ford F-150
To start off, 2001 Ford F-150 is newer by 32 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 4,193 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford F-150 (202 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford F-150 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1969 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Ford F-150 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, 2001 Ford F-150 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, 2001 Ford F-150 (338 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2001 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego. 2001 Ford F-150 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. 2001 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 2001 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Montego | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 4193 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3050 mm |
