2005 Mercury Monterey vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Mercury Monterey is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Monterey (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 639 kg more than 1979 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Toyota Crown 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 1979 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Mercury Monterey (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Monterey | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Monterey | Crown |
Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2049 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2700 mm |