1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 2007 Seat Leon
To start off, 2007 Seat Leon is newer by 38 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 61 more horse power than 2007 Seat Leon. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 725 kg more than 2007 Seat Leon. 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, 2007 Seat Leon, 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Leon. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Leon. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2007 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2007 Seat Leon 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 | 2007 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Mercury | Seat |
| Model | Monterey | Leon |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2580 mm |
