1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 2001 Nissan Chappo
To start off, 2001 Nissan Chappo is newer by 32 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, 1969 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Chappo. (155 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Chappo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 645 kg more than 2001 Nissan Chappo. 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, 2001 Nissan Chappo, 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 (383 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Chappo. (359 Nm). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Chappo.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Monterey | 2001 Nissan Chappo | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Monterey | Chappo |
Year Released | 1969 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 2953 cc |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 359 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1285 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2540 mm |