2001 Mercury Cougar vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2001 Mercury Cougar is newer by 32 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 12 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (196 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 653 kg more than 2001 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Mercury Monterey is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Mercury Monterey. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Cougar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (228 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Cougar. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2001 Mercury Cougar has manual transmission. 2001 Mercury Cougar 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:
| 2001 Mercury Cougar | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Cougar | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2543 cc | 7032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 2060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 85 L |
