1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Monterey 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) has 83 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (125 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 540 kg more than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (306 Nm). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Monterey | 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Mercury | Oldsmobile |
Model | Monterey | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7032 cc | 5798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 125 HP |
Torque | 452 Nm | 306 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2060 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2760 mm |