2009 Cadillac CTS-V vs. 1970 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V (542 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 444 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Montego. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Montego.
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, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V (550 Nm @ 6200 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS-V | 1970 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | CTS-V | Montego |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3010 mm |
