1983 Holden Gemini vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1983 Holden Gemini is newer by 14 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1983 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1983 Holden Gemini. 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 @ 2600 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Holden Gemini. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1983 Holden Gemini has manual transmission. 1983 Holden Gemini 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:
| 1983 Holden Gemini | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | Gemini | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 7032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 2060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3160 mm |
