1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2005 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2005 Mercury Sable is newer by 36 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, 2005 Mercury Sable (154 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (142 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 204 kg more than 2005 Mercury Sable.
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, 2005 Mercury Sable, 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Sable. 2005 Mercury Sable 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. 2005 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 2005 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Montego | Sable |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4945 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1571 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2900 mm |
