1996 Lincoln Sentinel vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1996 Lincoln Sentinel is newer by 27 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Lincoln Sentinel is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lincoln Sentinel weights approximately 14 kg more than 1969 Mercury Montego.
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. 1996 Lincoln Sentinel 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. 1996 Lincoln Sentinel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lincoln Sentinel | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercury |
| Model | Sentinel | Montego |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 96 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1709 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 5300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3010 mm |
