1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2012 Audi RS5
To start off, 2012 Audi RS5 is newer by 43 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, 2012 Audi RS5 (354 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (142 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi RS5 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 25 kg more than 2012 Audi RS5.
Because 2012 Audi RS5 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, 2012 Audi RS5 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, 2012 Audi RS5 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi RS5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 2012 Audi RS5 | |
| Make | Mercury | Audi |
| Model | Montego | RS5 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| 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 | 354 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4625 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2751 mm |
