1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 2005 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2005 Seat Toledo 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 7,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Monterey (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2005 Seat Toledo. (99 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Toledo.
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, 2005 Seat Toledo, 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, 1969 Mercury Monterey (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Toledo. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Monterey | 2005 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Mercury | Seat |
| Model | Monterey | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7032 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 34 L |
