1997 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1997 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 28 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 5,769 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 590 kg more than 1997 Mazda RX-7.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Mazda RX-7 | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | RX-7 | Monterey |
Year Released | 1997 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3160 mm |