2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer 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 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (142 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 150 kg more than 1969 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer 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 Mercury Mountaineer 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 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Mountaineer | Montego |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3010 mm |
