2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 36 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, 1969 Mercury Montego (209 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 304 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Mercury Montego (452 Nm) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Colorado | Montego |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2769 cc | 7033 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1671 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3010 mm |
