1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2011 Audi R8
To start off, 2011 Audi R8 is newer by 42 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, 2011 Audi R8 (420 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (142 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego.
Because 2011 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi R8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Audi R8 (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 2011 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Mercury | Audi |
| Model | Montego | R8 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4945 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2649 mm |
