1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2006 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Sharan 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 Volkswagen Sharan (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (142 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 107 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan.
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 Volkswagen Sharan, 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 (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan. (211 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 2006 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Montego | Sharan |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4945 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1668 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2850 mm |
