1995 Buick Riviera vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1995 Buick Riviera is newer by 26 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Riviera (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Riviera weights approximately 5 kg more than 1969 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Mercury Montego is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Buick Riviera (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego. 1995 Buick Riviera 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. 1995 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Riviera | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | Riviera | Montego |
Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |