1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2013 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, 2013 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 44 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, 2013 Jeep Wrangler (281 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (209 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 129 kg more than 2013 Jeep Wrangler.
Because 2013 Jeep Wrangler 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, 2013 Jeep Wrangler 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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jeep Wrangler. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jeep Wrangler.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 2013 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Mercury | Jeep |
| Model | Montego | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7033 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1846 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1839 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2423 mm |
