1998 Buick Signia vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1998 Buick Signia is newer by 29 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 7,033 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Signia (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (209 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Signia should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 235 kg more than 1998 Buick Signia.
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, 1998 Buick Signia, 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, 1969 Mercury Montego (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Signia. (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Signia. 1998 Buick Signia 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. 1998 Buick Signia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Signia | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Signia | Montego |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 7033 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3010 mm |
