1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 44 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, 2013 Cadillac ATS (268 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 400 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (353 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Monterey | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
Make | Mercury | Cadillac |
Model | Monterey | ATS |
Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4643 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1805 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2775 mm |