1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2003 Skoda Superb
To start off, 2003 Skoda Superb is newer by 34 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, 2003 Skoda Superb (149 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Skoda Superb should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 255 kg more than 2003 Skoda Superb.
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, 2003 Skoda Superb, 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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Skoda Superb. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Skoda Superb.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Montego | 2003 Skoda Superb | |
Make | Mercury | Skoda |
Model | Montego | Superb |
Year Released | 1969 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2810 mm |