1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2011 Audi TT
To start off, 2011 Audi TT 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi TT (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 155 kg more than 2011 Audi TT.
Because 2011 Audi TT 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 TT 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 TT (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Audi TT 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 TT | |
| Make | Mercury | Audi |
| Model | Montego | TT |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4199 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1349 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2469 mm |
