1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2012 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Kyron 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, 1969 Mercury Montego (209 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 78 kg more than 2012 SsangYong Kyron. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 SsangYong Kyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Kyron 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, 1969 Mercury Montego (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Kyron. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Kyron. 2012 SsangYong Kyron has automatic transmission and 1969 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1969 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 SsangYong Kyron will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1969 Mercury Montego | 2012 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
Model | Montego | Kyron |
Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7033 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1897 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2750 mm |