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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (142 HP @ 4000 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 781 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 (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (335 Nm @ 2000 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 | 4945 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 2556 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1953 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2946 mm |