2009 Hyundai Accent vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Accent 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 4,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (142 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Accent. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Accent.
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 Hyundai Accent, 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 (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Accent. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Accent | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mercury |
| Model | Accent | Montego |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 4945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3010 mm |
