1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 7,033 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (209 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 578 kg more than 1969 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego. 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe 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. 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Montego | 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
Model | Montego | Tahoe |
Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7033 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 497 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 2553 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1895 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2946 mm |