1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 2009 Holden Colorado
To start off, 2009 Holden Colorado is newer by 40 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 40 more horse power than 2009 Holden Colorado. (123 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2009 Holden Colorado.
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) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Holden Colorado. (207 Nm). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Holden Colorado. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2009 Holden Colorado has manual transmission. 2009 Holden Colorado 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 | 2009 Holden Colorado | |
| Make | Mercury | Holden |
| Model | Monterey | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 123 HP |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
