1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 2011 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2011 Cadillac CTS is newer by 42 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 7,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 304 kg more than 2011 Cadillac CTS.
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 (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac CTS. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2011 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2011 Cadillac CTS 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 | 2011 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Mercury | Cadillac |
Model | Monterey | CTS |
Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7032 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2060 kg | 1756 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4859 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 68 L |