1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2012 Lexus LS
To start off, 2012 Lexus LS 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 7,033 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LS (438 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (209 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus LS weights approximately 385 kg more than 1969 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Lexus LS 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 Lexus LS 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 Lexus LS (521 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 2012 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Mercury | Lexus |
| Model | Montego | LS |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7033 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 438 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3091 mm |
