2006 Honda Accord vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (142 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 935 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.
Because 2006 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord will offer significantly more control. 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord. 2006 Honda Accord 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. 2006 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Accord | Montego |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 4945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3010 mm |
