1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2002 Peugeot 306
To start off, 2002 Peugeot 306 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 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2002 Peugeot 306. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2002 Peugeot 306. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 645 kg more than 2002 Peugeot 306. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Mercury Montego is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Peugeot 306, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Peugeot 306. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Peugeot 306. 2002 Peugeot 306 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. 2002 Peugeot 306 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Montego | 2002 Peugeot 306 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Montego | 306 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5767 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 382 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 78.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 45 L |