1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2005 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2005 Toyota Mark II 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Mark II (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 235 kg more than 2005 Toyota Mark II.
Because 2005 Toyota Mark II 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 Toyota Mark II 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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Mark II. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Mark II. 2005 Toyota Mark II 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 Toyota Mark II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 2005 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Montego | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2440 mm |
