1970 Checker Aerobus vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1970 Checker Aerobus is newer by 1 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, 1970 Checker Aerobus (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 550 kg more than 1969 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Checker Aerobus (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Checker Aerobus | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Checker | Mercury |
Model | Aerobus | Montego |
Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 382 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 3010 mm |