1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 41 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, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 669 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Monterey | 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
Model | Monterey | Avalanche |
Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3310 mm |