2000 Lada Niva vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2000 Lada Niva 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 4,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (142 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2000 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 565 kg more than 2000 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Lada Niva 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 Lada Niva 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 (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lada Niva | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Lada | Mercury |
| Model | Niva | Montego |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 4945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3010 mm |
