1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 1958 Opel Record
To start off, 1969 Mercury Monterey is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Opel Record would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1958 Opel Record has manual transmission. 1958 Opel Record will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Monterey | 1958 Opel Record | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Monterey | Record |
Year Released | 1969 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 1 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |