1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2001 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2001 Vauxhall Omega 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 Vauxhall Omega (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (209 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 340 kg more than 2001 Vauxhall Omega.
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, 1969 Mercury Montego (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Vauxhall Omega. (290 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Vauxhall Omega. 2001 Vauxhall Omega 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 Vauxhall Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Montego | 2001 Vauxhall Omega | |
Make | Mercury | Vauxhall |
Model | Montego | Omega |
Year Released | 1969 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7033 cc | 3175 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2740 mm |