1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (142 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Montego | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4945 cc | 3597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2860 mm |
