2003 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 34 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, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 455 kg more than 1969 Mercury Monterey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Land Rover Range Rover | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
| Model | Range Rover | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 7032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2515 kg | 2060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 85 L |
