1994 Acura NSX vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1994 Acura NSX is newer by 25 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. In terms of performance, 1994 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 485 kg more than 1994 Acura NSX.
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 (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Acura NSX | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Acura | Mercury |
Model | NSX | Montego |
Year Released | 1994 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 382 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3010 mm |