1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 2003 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2003 Toyota Soarer is newer by 34 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, 2003 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 200 kg more than 2003 Toyota Soarer.
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, 2003 Toyota Soarer, 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, 2003 Toyota Soarer (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Monterey | 2003 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Monterey | Soarer |
Year Released | 1969 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 4292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2630 mm |