1998 Isuzu Hombre vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1998 Isuzu Hombre 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.
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, 1969 Mercury Montego (452 Nm) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Isuzu Hombre. (190 Nm). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Isuzu Hombre. 1998 Isuzu Hombre 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 Isuzu Hombre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Isuzu Hombre | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Isuzu | Mercury |
Model | Hombre | Montego |
Year Released | 1998 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 7033 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 209 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 452 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3010 mm |