2006 Ford Mustang vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang 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 4,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (142 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 555 kg more than 2006 Ford Mustang.
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 (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Mustang | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Mustang | Montego |
Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 4945 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3010 mm |