1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2013 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2013 Toyota Yaris 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 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Yaris. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 835 kg more than 2013 Toyota Yaris. 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, 2013 Toyota Yaris, 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 (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Yaris. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Yaris. 2013 Toyota Yaris 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 Toyota Yaris will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Montego | 2013 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Montego | Yaris |
Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5767 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 382 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1695 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 42 L |