1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2001 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang 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 4,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (142 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 295 kg more than 2001 Ford Mustang.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Ford Mustang (407 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego. 2001 Ford Mustang 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 Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 2001 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Montego | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4945 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2580 mm |
