1978 Mazda 323 vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1978 Mazda 323 is newer by 9 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 7,032 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 1185 kg more than 1978 Mazda 323.
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. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1978 Mazda 323 has manual transmission. 1978 Mazda 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mazda 323 | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | 323 | Monterey |
Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1415 cc | 7032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 208 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 2060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 3160 mm |