2009 Daewoo Rezzo vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2009 Daewoo Rezzo 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, 1969 Mercury Monterey (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2009 Daewoo Rezzo. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2009 Daewoo Rezzo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 713 kg more than 2009 Daewoo Rezzo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Daewoo Rezzo, 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 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daewoo Rezzo. (142 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daewoo Rezzo. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2009 Daewoo Rezzo has manual transmission. 2009 Daewoo Rezzo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Daewoo Rezzo | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Daewoo | Mercury |
Model | Rezzo | Monterey |
Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 7032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1347 kg | 2060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 85 L |