2009 Honda HR-V vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2009 Honda HR-V 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda HR-V (104 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 438 kg more than 2009 Honda HR-V.
Because 2009 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda HR-V will offer significantly more control. 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda HR-V. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda HR-V | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | HR-V | Montego |
Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3010 mm |