1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 1999 Honda Z
To start off, 1999 Honda Z is newer by 30 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 157 more horse power than 1999 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1999 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Z 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, 1999 Honda Z 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 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Monterey | 1999 Honda Z | |
| Make | Mercury | Honda |
| Model | Monterey | Z |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7032 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2060 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 35 L |
