2005 Ford Freestyle vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey

To start off, 2005 Ford Freestyle is newer by 36 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, 2005 Ford Freestyle (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 134 kg more than 2005 Ford Freestyle.

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, 2005 Ford Freestyle, 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 (383 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Freestyle. (271 Nm). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Freestyle.

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