2002 Mahindra Bolero vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey

To start off, 2002 Mahindra Bolero is newer by 33 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 146 more horse power than 2002 Mahindra Bolero. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2002 Mahindra Bolero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 278 kg more than 2002 Mahindra Bolero. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2002 Mahindra Bolero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Mahindra Bolero will offer significantly more control. 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 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mahindra Bolero. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mahindra Bolero. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2002 Mahindra Bolero has manual transmission. 2002 Mahindra Bolero 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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