1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2008 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2008 Holden Commodore 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 Holden Commodore (240 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (209 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego.
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) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Holden Commodore. (240 Nm). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 2008 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Mercury | Holden |
| Model | Montego | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7033 cc | 2564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 240 HP |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
