1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2004 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2004 Pagani Zonda is newer by 35 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 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pagani Zonda (547 HP) has 338 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (209 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 725 kg more than 2004 Pagani Zonda.
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, 2004 Pagani Zonda (750 Nm) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (452 Nm). This means 2004 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 2004 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Mercury | Pagani |
| Model | Montego | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7033 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 547 HP |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2730 mm |
