1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 29 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 480 kg more than 1998 Ford Falcon.
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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Falcon. (395 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Falcon | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Falcon | Monterey |
Year Released | 1998 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 7032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 395 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3160 mm |