1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 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 4,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (248 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (142 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 564 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 Ford F-150 (398 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego. 2010 Ford F-150 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 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Montego | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Montego | F-150 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4945 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 398 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 2339 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 5885 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2004 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1887 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3670 mm |