1979 Ford Granada vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1979 Ford Granada 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 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 685 kg more than 1979 Ford Granada.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Granada | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Granada | Montego |
Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1699 cc | 5767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 161 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3010 mm |