1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2006 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2006 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (142 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 420 kg more than 2006 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2006 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma 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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 2006 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Montego | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4945 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2790 mm |
