1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 37 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, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 230 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.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer 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, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer 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, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer 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. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Montego | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Mercury | Mercury |
Model | Montego | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1969 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 100.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 84.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
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 | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2890 mm |