1970 Mercury Monterey vs. 1989 Chevrolet Beretta
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Beretta is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Beretta. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1989 Chevrolet Beretta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 642 kg more than 1989 Chevrolet Beretta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Mercury Monterey. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Beretta, 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, 1970 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Chevrolet Beretta. (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Chevrolet Beretta.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Monterey | 1989 Chevrolet Beretta | |
Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
Model | Monterey | Beretta |
Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1932 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2740 mm |