2007 Jeep Liberty vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 Jeep Liberty is newer by 38 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 7,033 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (209 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego.
Because 2007 Jeep Liberty 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, 2007 Jeep Liberty 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 (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jeep Liberty. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jeep Liberty. 2007 Jeep Liberty 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. 2007 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Liberty | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercury |
| Model | Liberty | Montego |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3699 cc | 7033 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3010 mm |
