1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 954 kg more than 1969 Mercury Montego.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 472 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Mercury | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Montego | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 2649 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 5842 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1638 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3570 mm |
