1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 1994 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1994 Peugeot 605 is newer by 25 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 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1994 Peugeot 605. (129 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1994 Peugeot 605. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 400 kg more than 1994 Peugeot 605. 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, 1994 Peugeot 605, 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 (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Peugeot 605. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Peugeot 605. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1994 Peugeot 605 has manual transmission. 1994 Peugeot 605 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 | 1994 Peugeot 605 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Monterey | 605 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2810 mm |