2004 Dodge Ram vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2004 Dodge Ram 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 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Ram (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (209 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Ram weights approximately 293 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, 2004 Dodge Ram (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2004 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Dodge Ram | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Ram | Montego |
Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8276 cc | 7033 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2268 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3010 mm |