1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 1980 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1980 Volkswagen 181 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 7,032 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 1160 kg more than 1980 Volkswagen 181.
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 1980 Volkswagen 181 has manual transmission. 1980 Volkswagen 181 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 | 1980 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Monterey | 181 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 7032 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2060 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2410 mm |