1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo 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, 1969 Mercury Montego (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 875 kg more than 2006 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Mercury | Smart |
| Model | Montego | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 1820 mm |
