1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester 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 7,033 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (209 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego.
Because 2007 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, 2007 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 (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (307 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Montego | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Montego | Forester |
Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7033 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 307 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2530 mm |