2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1974 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 364 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 (417 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 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 1974 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac Escalade | 1974 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | Escalade | Monterey |
Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6162 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 397 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 417 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3160 mm |