1995 Buick XP2000 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1995 Buick XP2000 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 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 335 kg more than 1995 Buick XP2000.
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. 1995 Buick XP2000 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 XP2000 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick XP2000 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | XP2000 | Montego |
Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 5767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 161 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |