2000 Kia Sportage vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2000 Kia Sportage is newer by 31 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. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 398 kg more than 2000 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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 (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Sportage | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Sportage | Montego |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3010 mm |
