1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 35 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 116 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1140 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Life 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, 2004 Honda Life 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 (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Monterey | 2004 Honda Life | |
| Make | Mercury | Honda |
| Model | Monterey | Life |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2370 mm |
