1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 1997 Peugeot 406
To start off, 1997 Peugeot 406 is newer by 28 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 100 more horse power than 1997 Peugeot 406. (108 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1997 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 500 kg more than 1997 Peugeot 406. 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, 1997 Peugeot 406, 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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Peugeot 406. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Peugeot 406. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1997 Peugeot 406 has manual transmission. 1997 Peugeot 406 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 | 1997 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Monterey | 406 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7032 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2060 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2710 mm |