2008 Ford Mondeo vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2008 Ford Mondeo 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mondeo (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 226 kg more than 2008 Ford Mondeo.
Because 1969 Mercury Montego is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mondeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Mondeo | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Mondeo | Montego |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1469 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3010 mm |
