1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2001 Suzuki Aerio
To start off, 2001 Suzuki Aerio 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Suzuki Aerio (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Suzuki Aerio should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 495 kg more than 2001 Suzuki Aerio.
Because 2001 Suzuki Aerio 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 Suzuki Aerio 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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki Aerio. (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki Aerio.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Montego | 2001 Suzuki Aerio | |
Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
Model | Montego | Aerio |
Year Released | 1969 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2490 mm |