2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2009 Cadillac BLS is newer by 40 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 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac BLS (247 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 295 kg more than 2009 Cadillac BLS.
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, 2009 Cadillac BLS, 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 (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac BLS. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac BLS. 2009 Cadillac BLS 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. 2009 Cadillac BLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac BLS | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | BLS | Montego |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 5767 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 85 L |
