1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 2012 Audi Q5
To start off, 2012 Audi Q5 is newer by 43 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, 1969 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2012 Audi Q5. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi Q5.
Because 2012 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 will offer significantly more control. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi Q5. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi Q5. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2012 Audi Q5 has manual transmission. 2012 Audi Q5 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 | 2012 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Mercury | Audi |
| Model | Monterey | Q5 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2807 mm |
