1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z 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 Nissan 370Z (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (142 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 278 kg more than 2010 Nissan 370Z.
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 Nissan 370Z (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Montego | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4945 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1316 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2550 mm |
