1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 1980 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 1980 Simca 2 Litres is newer by 11 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 5,769 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 805 kg more than 1980 Simca 2 Litres.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Monterey | 1980 Simca 2 Litres | |
Make | Mercury | Simca |
Model | Monterey | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2670 mm |