2008 Dodge Viper vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2008 Dodge Viper is newer by 39 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 8,285 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Viper (499 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (209 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 374 kg more than 2008 Dodge Viper.
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, 2008 Dodge Viper (711 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dodge Viper | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Viper | Montego |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8285 cc | 7033 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 499 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 711 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1601 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3010 mm |