2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2004 Dodge Dakota 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 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (209 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 290 kg more than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Mercury Montego (452 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Dakota | Montego |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 7033 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3010 mm |
