1997 MCC Smart vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey

To start off, 1997 MCC Smart 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. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Monterey (163 HP) has 110 more horse power than 1997 MCC Smart. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1997 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1280 kg more than 1997 MCC Smart. 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. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1997 MCC Smart has manual transmission. 1997 MCC Smart 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.

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