1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2008 Renault Scenic
To start off, 2008 Renault Scenic 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Scenic (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Scenic should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 305 kg more than 2008 Renault Scenic.
Because 1969 Mercury Montego is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Renault Scenic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Scenic. (128 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Scenic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Montego | 2008 Renault Scenic | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Montego | Scenic |
Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2690 mm |