2005 Ford F-150 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 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 9 more horse power than 2005 Ford F-150. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1969 Mercury Montego.
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, 1969 Mercury Montego (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford F-150. (342 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford F-150. 2005 Ford F-150 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 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford F-150 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | F-150 | Montego |
Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 7033 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 342 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 3010 mm |