1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2012 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2012 Nissan Cube 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, 1969 Mercury Montego (142 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Cube. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Cube. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 510 kg more than 2012 Nissan Cube. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Mercury Montego is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Cube, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1969 Mercury Montego (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Cube.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 2012 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Montego | Cube |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4945 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2530 mm |
