1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2012 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen GTI 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 Volkswagen GTI (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (142 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 382 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen GTI.
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 Volkswagen GTI, 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen GTI. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen GTI.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Montego | 2012 Volkswagen GTI | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Montego | GTI |
Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4945 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1393 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4213 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2578 mm |