1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 1967 Opel Record
To start off, 1969 Mercury Monterey is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Record would be higher. At 7,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Monterey (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1967 Opel Record. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Record.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Mercury Monterey (452 Nm) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Record. (152 Nm). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Monterey | 1967 Opel Record | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Monterey | Record |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7032 cc | 2511 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2670 mm |
