1989 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 20 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) has 75 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro. (134 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro.
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 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Chevrolet Camaro | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Camaro | Montego |
Year Released | 1989 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2835 cc | 7033 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 209 HP |
Torque | 223 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3010 mm |