2002 Honda Accord vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 33 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, 2002 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 129 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
Because 1969 Mercury Montego is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Honda Accord (264 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego. 2002 Honda Accord 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. 2002 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Accord | Montego |
Year Released | 2002 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 248 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3010 mm |