1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 2013 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2013 Chrysler 300 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 Chrysler 300 (358 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 118 kg more than 1969 Mercury Monterey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Chrysler 300 (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Monterey | 2013 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Mercury | Chrysler |
| Model | Monterey | 300 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 358 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 2048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3052 mm |
