1979 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1979 Chrysler Cordoba is newer by 10 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 7,033 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (209 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1979 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1979 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 155 kg more than 1979 Chrysler Cordoba. 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 (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chrysler Cordoba. (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chrysler Cordoba. 1979 Chrysler Cordoba 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. 1979 Chrysler Cordoba will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chrysler Cordoba | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
Model | Cordoba | Montego |
Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5201 cc | 7033 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3010 mm |