1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2005 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2005 Nissan Titan 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 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (142 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 433 kg more than 1969 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (335 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 2005 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Montego | Titan |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4945 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 2208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3560 mm |
