1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 36 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, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP) has 61 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 73 kg more than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis.
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 (383 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Monterey | 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Mercury | Mercury |
Model | Monterey | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 224 HP |
Torque | 383 Nm | 373 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1857 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2920 mm |