1981 Ford Cortina vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1981 Ford Cortina is newer by 12 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 6,589 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 1010 kg more than 1981 Ford Cortina.
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 1981 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Cortina 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:
| 1981 Ford Cortina | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Cortina | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1293 cc | 6589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3160 mm |
