1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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 6,749 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom (448 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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, 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom (531 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego. 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 1969 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1969 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Montego | 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Mercury | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Montego | Phantom |
Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5767 cc | 6749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 448 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5350 RPM |
Torque | 382 Nm | 531 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 84.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 100 L |