2009 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 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 Chevrolet Avalanche (307 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1969 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, 1969 Mercury Montego (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 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 Chevrolet Avalanche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Avalanche | Montego |
Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 307 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 382 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 85 L |