1972 Matra-Simca M530 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1972 Matra-Simca M530 is newer by 3 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1972 Matra-Simca M530. (71 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1972 Matra-Simca M530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 760 kg more than 1972 Matra-Simca M530. 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, 1969 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Matra-Simca M530. (128 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Matra-Simca M530.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Matra-Simca M530 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Matra-Simca | Mercury |
| Model | M530 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
| Engine Size | 1699 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3010 mm |
