1982 Holden Statesman vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1982 Holden Statesman is newer by 13 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 39 more horse power than 1982 Holden Statesman. (170 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 255 kg more than 1982 Holden Statesman. 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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Holden Statesman. (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Holden Statesman. 1982 Holden Statesman 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. 1982 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Holden Statesman | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | Statesman | Montego |
Year Released | 1982 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 7033 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3010 mm |