1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 2006 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2006 Nissan Almera is newer by 37 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) has 45 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Almera. (118 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 677 kg more than 2006 Nissan Almera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Nissan Almera, 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 (383 Nm) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Almera. (161 Nm). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Almera. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan Almera has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan Almera 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 | 2006 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Monterey | Almera |
Year Released | 1969 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1768 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 383 Nm | 161 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1253 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2540 mm |