2003 McLaren F1 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2003 McLaren F1 is newer by 34 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 6,062 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 522 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 525 kg more than 2003 McLaren F1.
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, 2003 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2003 McLaren F1 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | McLaren | Mercury |
Model | F1 | Montego |
Year Released | 2003 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6062 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 618 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 649 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3010 mm |