2004 Mercury Monterey vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2004 Mercury Monterey is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Monterey (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 841 kg more than 1967 Opel Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Opel Commodore 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 1967 Opel Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Monterey, 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, 2004 Mercury Monterey (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercury Monterey | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Monterey | Commodore |
Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4194 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |