1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2006 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2006 Toyota Sequoia 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 7,033 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Sequoia (273 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (209 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 790 kg more than 2006 Toyota Sequoia.
Because 1969 Mercury Montego is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Sequoia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Sequoia. (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 2006 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Montego | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7033 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3010 mm |
