2005 Dodge Magnum vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Dodge Magnum 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 5,900 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Magnum (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (142 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Magnum should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 44 kg more than 2005 Dodge Magnum.
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, 2005 Dodge Magnum (379 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Magnum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego. 2005 Dodge Magnum 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. 2005 Dodge Magnum will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Magnum | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Magnum | Montego |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 4945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 379 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1731 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3010 mm |
