1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 2013 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Golf 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 Volkswagen Golf (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 529 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Golf.
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, 2013 Volkswagen Golf, 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 (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Monterey | 2013 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Monterey | Golf |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1401 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4201 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1779 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2578 mm |
