1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 1995 Subaru SVX
To start off, 1995 Subaru SVX is newer by 26 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, 1995 Subaru SVX (218 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Subaru SVX should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 310 kg more than 1995 Subaru SVX.
Because 1995 Subaru SVX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Subaru SVX will offer significantly more control. 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Subaru SVX. (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Subaru SVX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Monterey | 1995 Subaru SVX | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Monterey | SVX |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 3318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
