1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2008 Volkswagen Multivan
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Multivan 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 Volkswagen Multivan (113 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Multivan should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Multivan weights approximately 489 kg more than 1969 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volkswagen Multivan, 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Multivan. (171 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Multivan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 2008 Volkswagen Multivan | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Montego | Multivan |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 2184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3010 mm |
