1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2007 Tata Indica
To start off, 2007 Tata Indica 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 4,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (142 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 770 kg more than 2007 Tata Indica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Mercury Montego (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 2007 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Mercury | Tata |
| Model | Montego | Indica |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 4945 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2410 mm |
