1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt 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 6,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 390 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt.
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. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2005 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Monterey | 2005 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
Model | Monterey | Colt |
Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6589 cc | 2972 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 179 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1620 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2970 mm |