1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 1987 Tatra T613
To start off, 1987 Tatra T613 is newer by 18 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1987 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1987 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 370 kg more than 1987 Tatra T613. 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 @ 2600 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Tatra T613. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1987 Tatra T613 has manual transmission. 1987 Tatra T613 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 | 1987 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Mercury | Tatra |
| Model | Monterey | T613 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7032 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2060 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2990 mm |
