1970 Mercury Monterey vs. 1999 Nissan SUT
To start off, 1999 Nissan SUT 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 23 more horse power than 1999 Nissan SUT. (140 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan SUT.
Because 1999 Nissan SUT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Nissan SUT will offer significantly more control. 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) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan SUT. (372 Nm). This means 1970 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan SUT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Monterey | 1999 Nissan SUT | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Monterey | SUT |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
