1976 Ford LTD vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1976 Ford LTD is newer by 7 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 50 kg more than 1976 Ford LTD.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1976 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford LTD | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | LTD | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5762 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3160 mm |
