2004 Lotec C 1000 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2004 Lotec C 1000 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 Lotec C 1000 (844 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 635 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (209 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 895 kg more than 2004 Lotec C 1000.
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 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 538 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2004 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Lotec C 1000 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Lotec | Mercury |
Model | C 1000 | Montego |
Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5500 cc | 7033 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 844 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 990 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1350 mm |