2006 Honda Jazz vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Honda Jazz 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, 1969 Mercury Montego (142 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Honda Jazz. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Jazz weights approximately 215 kg more than 1969 Mercury Montego.
Because 1969 Mercury Montego is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Jazz, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Jazz | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Jazz | Montego |
Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 4945 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3010 mm |