1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2007 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (209 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 720 kg more than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2007 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander 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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Highlander. 2007 Toyota Highlander has automatic transmission and 1969 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1969 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Montego | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Montego | Highlander |
Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7033 cc | 3311 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2720 mm |