2006 Cadillac SRX vs. 1970 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2006 Cadillac SRX is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac SRX (256 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 43 kg more than 2006 Cadillac SRX.
Because 2006 Cadillac SRX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac SRX 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, 1970 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac SRX. (342 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac SRX | 1970 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | SRX | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3562 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1889 kg | 1932 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3160 mm |
