1972 Mercury Montego vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1972 Mercury Montego 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 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 161 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 130 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, 1969 Mercury Montego (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego. 1972 Mercury Montego 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. 1972 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Montego | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Mercury | Mercury |
Model | Montego | Montego |
Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 5767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 382 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 85 L |