1983 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1983 Mazda RX-7 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 103 more horse power than 1983 Mazda RX-7. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1983 Mazda RX-7. 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 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda RX-7. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1983 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1983 Mazda RX-7 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 Mazda RX-7 | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | RX-7 | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 7032 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 2060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 85 L |
