1970 Mercury Monterey vs. 1999 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1999 Nissan Sunny is newer by 29 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 89 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 772 kg more than 1999 Nissan Sunny. 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, 1999 Nissan Sunny, 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 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Sunny. (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Sunny. 1970 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1999 Nissan Sunny has manual transmission. 1999 Nissan Sunny will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Monterey | 1999 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Monterey | Sunny |
Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1932 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |