2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Express is newer by 37 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 14 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 247 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (354 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Express | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Express | Montego |
Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 7033 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 354 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2222 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3010 mm |