2006 Jeep Commander vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Jeep Commander 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 4,703 cc, 2006 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Commander (235 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 18 kg more than 2006 Jeep Commander.
Because 2006 Jeep Commander 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 Jeep Commander 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, 2006 Jeep Commander (414 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego. 2006 Jeep Commander 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 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jeep Commander | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercury |
| Model | Commander | Montego |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 4095 cc |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3010 mm |
