1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2001 Spyker C8
To start off, 2001 Spyker C8 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 7,033 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Spyker C8 (395 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (209 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Spyker C8 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 825 kg more than 2001 Spyker C8.
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 Spyker C8 (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2001 Spyker C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 2001 Spyker C8 | |
| Make | Mercury | Spyker |
| Model | Montego | C8 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7033 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2580 mm |
