1995 Dodge Viper vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1995 Dodge Viper 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 7,998 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 713 kg more than 1995 Dodge Viper.
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, 1995 Dodge Viper (678 Nm) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (335 Nm). This means 1995 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Dodge Viper | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Viper | Montego |
Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7998 cc | 4945 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 142 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 335 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3010 mm |