2004 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 35 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. In terms of performance, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 235 kg more than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (292 Nm). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mercury |
| Model | Santa Fe | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3160 mm |
