2000 Mazda Familia vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia 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 7,033 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (209 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 695 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Mazda Familia 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 Mazda Familia 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 (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia. 2000 Mazda Familia 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. 2000 Mazda Familia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mazda Familia | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Familia | Montego |
Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 7033 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3010 mm |