1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 1986 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1986 Peugeot 604 is newer by 17 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 6,589 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 590 kg more than 1986 Peugeot 604.
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 | 1986 Peugeot 604 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Monterey | 604 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6589 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 153 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2810 mm |