1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2006 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2006 Subaru Forester 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 4,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Forester (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (142 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 265 kg more than 2006 Subaru Forester.
Because 2006 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, 2006 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 (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 2006 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Montego | Forester |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4945 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2530 mm |
