1999 Dodge Prowler vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1999 Dodge Prowler is newer by 30 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 844 kg more than 1999 Dodge Prowler.
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, 1999 Dodge Prowler (610 Nm) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Dodge Prowler | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Prowler | Monterey |
Year Released | 1999 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3518 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
Torque | 610 Nm | 383 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3160 mm |