1967 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2004 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2004 Mercury Monterey is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (276 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Monterey. (198 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 696 kg more than 1967 Chevrolet Camaro.
Because 1967 Chevrolet Camaro 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 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Monterey, 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, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (481 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Monterey. (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Chevrolet Camaro | 2004 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Camaro | Monterey |
Year Released | 1967 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 481 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 2011 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 98 L |