1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna 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, 2009 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (209 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 645 kg more than 2009 Toyota Sienna.
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 Toyota Sienna, 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Sienna. 2009 Toyota Sienna 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 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Montego | 2009 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Montego | Sienna |
Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7033 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3040 mm |