2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 40 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 7,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Lucerne (224 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Monterey.
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, 2009 Buick Lucerne, 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 (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Buick Lucerne | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | Lucerne | Monterey |
Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3879 cc | 7032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2030 mm |