1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2007 Renault Espace
To start off, 2007 Renault Espace is newer by 38 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, 2007 Renault Espace (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Espace weights approximately 45 kg more than 1969 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Renault Espace, 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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Espace. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Montego | 2007 Renault Espace | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Montego | Espace |
Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2810 mm |