1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 1990 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 1990 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 21 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 154 more horse power than 1990 Volkswagen Jetta. (54 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1990 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1185 kg more than 1990 Volkswagen Jetta. 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, 1990 Volkswagen Jetta, 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 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volkswagen Jetta. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volkswagen Jetta. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1990 Volkswagen Jetta has manual transmission. 1990 Volkswagen Jetta 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.
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1969 Mercury Monterey | 1990 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Monterey | Jetta |
Year Released | 1969 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7032 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3300 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 | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2480 mm |