1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 41 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 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. (135 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 594 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva, 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 (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 2010 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
| Model | Montego | Captiva |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5767 cc | 2405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 65 L |
