1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Korando 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, 2005 SsangYong Korando (209 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 195 kg more than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Because 2005 SsangYong Korando 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, 2005 SsangYong Korando 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 (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (318 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Monterey | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
| Model | Monterey | Korando |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7032 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2060 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
