1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2007 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2007 Tata Indigo 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 57 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 635 kg more than 2007 Tata Indigo. 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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 2007 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Mercury | Tata |
| Model | Montego | Indigo |
| 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 | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2460 mm |
