1970 Mercury Monterey vs. 2011 Cadillac SRX
To start off, 2011 Cadillac SRX is newer by 41 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, 2011 Cadillac SRX (265 HP @ 6950 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 16 kg more than 2011 Cadillac SRX.
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, 2011 Cadillac SRX, 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac SRX. (302 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Monterey | 2011 Cadillac SRX | |
| Make | Mercury | Cadillac |
| Model | Monterey | SRX |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6950 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1932 kg | 1916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4834 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2807 mm |
