1968 Holden Monaro vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Monaro. (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Monaro | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | Monaro | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2890 mm |
