2004 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 35 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, 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (209 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 285 kg more than 1969 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1969 Mercury Montego (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe. (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Tahoe | Montego |
Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4807 cc | 7033 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3010 mm |