1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2001 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2001 Opel Zafira 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 Opel Zafira (195 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (142 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 235 kg more than 2001 Opel Zafira.
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, 2001 Opel Zafira, 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 (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Zafira. (221 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 2001 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Montego | Zafira |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4945 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2700 mm |
