1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega 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 66 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 395 kg more than 1999 Opel Omega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1999 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 1999 Opel Omega 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 | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Monterey | Omega |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7032 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2060 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 75 L |
