1975 Honda 145 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1975 Honda 145 is newer by 6 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 28 more horse power than 1975 Honda 145. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 775 kg more than 1975 Honda 145. 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, 1975 Honda 145, 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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda 145. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda 145.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Honda 145 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | 145 | Montego |
Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1432 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3010 mm |