1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 1994 Porsche 993
To start off, 1994 Porsche 993 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 7,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 640 kg more than 1994 Porsche 993.
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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 993. (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 993. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1994 Porsche 993 has manual transmission. 1994 Porsche 993 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 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Monterey | 993 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 7032 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2060 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2280 mm |