1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2009 Renault Trafic
To start off, 2009 Renault Trafic 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Renault Trafic (100 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Renault Trafic should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego.
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 Renault Trafic, 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Trafic. (241 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Trafic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 2009 Renault Trafic | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Montego | Trafic |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3100 mm |
