1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2009 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2009 Nissan Micra is newer by 40 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, 1969 Mercury Montego (209 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Micra. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 533 kg more than 2009 Nissan Micra. 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, 2009 Nissan Micra, 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 (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Micra. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 2009 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Montego | Micra |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7033 cc | 1386 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2440 mm |
