1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2002 Nissan Terrano II
To start off, 2002 Nissan Terrano II is newer by 33 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, 2002 Nissan Terrano II (116 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Terrano II should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 70 kg more than 2002 Nissan Terrano II.
Because 2002 Nissan Terrano II 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, 2002 Nissan Terrano II 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Terrano II. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Terrano II.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Montego | 2002 Nissan Terrano II | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Montego | Terrano II |
Year Released | 1969 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2660 mm |