1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2005 Subaru Forester 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 7,033 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (209 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 540 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (184 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Montego | Forester |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7033 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2530 mm |
