1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 1988 Renault 19
To start off, 1988 Renault 19 is newer by 19 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 129 more horse power than 1988 Renault 19. (79 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1988 Renault 19. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Mercury Monterey is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Mercury Monterey. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Renault 19, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 19. (107 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 19. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1988 Renault 19 has manual transmission. 1988 Renault 19 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 | 1988 Renault 19 | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Monterey | 19 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7032 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2060 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 55 L |