1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman 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, 2009 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 505 kg more than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayman. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2009 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2009 Porsche Cayman 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 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Monterey | Cayman |
Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 3385 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2420 mm |