2007 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis 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 4,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (142 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 57 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis 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 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Mercury | Mercury |
Model | Grand Marquis | Montego |
Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 4945 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3010 mm |