1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 2011 Ford Escape
To start off, 2011 Ford Escape 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, 1969 Mercury Monterey (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2011 Ford Escape. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 396 kg more than 2011 Ford Escape. 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, 2011 Ford Escape, 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 (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Escape. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Monterey | 2011 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Monterey | Escape |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7032 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 2060 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4437 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 57 L |
