1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 2006 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2006 Smart Roadster 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 @ 3800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2006 Smart Roadster. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 965 kg more than 2006 Smart Roadster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart Roadster. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2006 Smart Roadster has manual transmission. 2006 Smart Roadster 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 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Mercury | Smart |
| Model | Monterey | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2370 mm |
