1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour 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 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (142 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 28 kg more than 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour.
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 Honda Accord Crosstour, 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, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour 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 Honda Accord Crosstour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
| Make | Mercury | Honda |
| Model | Montego | Accord Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4945 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1747 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2797 mm |
