1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 39 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (209 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 271 kg more than 2008 Ford Falcon.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Falcon. 2008 Ford Falcon 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. 2008 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Montego | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Montego | Falcon |
Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7033 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2838 mm |