2004 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2004 Chrysler Crossfire 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 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler Crossfire (330 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Crossfire should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 346 kg more than 2004 Chrysler Crossfire.
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, 2004 Chrysler Crossfire (420 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Chrysler Crossfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego. 2004 Chrysler Crossfire 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. 2004 Chrysler Crossfire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chrysler Crossfire | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
Model | Crossfire | Montego |
Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3199 cc | 5767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 382 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1509 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 85 L |