1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 1993 Xedos 6
To start off, 1993 Xedos 6 is newer by 24 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 70 more horse power than 1993 Xedos 6. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1993 Xedos 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 865 kg more than 1993 Xedos 6. 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, 1993 Xedos 6, 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 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Xedos 6. (170 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Xedos 6.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Monterey | 1993 Xedos 6 | |
Make | Mercury | Xedos |
Model | Monterey | 6 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7032 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2060 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2620 mm |