1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 2002 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2002 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 33 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, 2002 Nissan Pathfinder (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 110 kg more than 2002 Nissan Pathfinder.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Mercury Monterey (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Monterey | 2002 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Monterey | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7032 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2060 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
