1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 2011 Holden Colorado
To start off, 2011 Holden Colorado 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 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Holden Colorado (210 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Holden Colorado should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Monterey.
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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Holden Colorado. (313 Nm). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Holden Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Monterey | 2011 Holden Colorado | |
| Make | Mercury | Holden |
| Model | Monterey | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
