1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Golf 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 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 619 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Mercury Montego (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Montego | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Montego | Golf |
Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5767 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 382 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 55 L |