2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade 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 6,160 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 142 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2009 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade 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, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | Escalade | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6160 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3160 mm |
