1969 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, both 1969 Austin 3-Litre and 1969 Mercury Monterey were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 520 kg more than 1969 Austin 3-Litre.
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.
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1969 Austin 3-Litre | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | 3-Litre | Monterey |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 6589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3160 mm |