1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2004 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Toyota Corolla 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 4,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (142 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 527 kg more than 2004 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2004 Toyota Corolla, 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 (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 2004 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Montego | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4945 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2610 mm |
