1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 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 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 315 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911.
Because 2001 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 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 (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 911. (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 911. 2001 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Montego | 911 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5767 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 371 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 64 L |
