1982 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 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. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Monterey (208 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 603 kg more than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1969 Mercury Monterey (452 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. (386 Nm). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1982 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette 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:
1982 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Corvette | Monterey |
Year Released | 1982 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 7032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 208 HP |
Torque | 386 Nm | 452 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 2060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3160 mm |