2001 Acura NSX vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2001 Acura NSX is newer by 32 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 384 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego.
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, 2001 Acura NSX (542 Nm) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm). This means 2001 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego. 2001 Acura NSX 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. 2001 Acura NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura NSX | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Acura | Mercury |
| Model | NSX | Montego |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 480 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3010 mm |
