2002 Honda Life vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2002 Honda Life 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 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 98 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (63 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 995 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Life, 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, 1969 Mercury Montego (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life. 2002 Honda Life 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 Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Life | Montego |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 5767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 85 L |
