1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 18 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 4,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (204 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (142 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 525 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra.
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 (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Sierra | Montego |
Year Released | 1987 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4945 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3010 mm |