1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 1997 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 1997 Subaru Impreza 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 119 more horse power than 1997 Subaru Impreza. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1997 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 916 kg more than 1997 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Subaru Impreza 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, 1997 Subaru Impreza 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 (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Subaru Impreza. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Subaru Impreza. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1997 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 1997 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Monterey | Impreza |
Year Released | 1969 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7032 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2060 kg | 1144 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2530 mm |