2009 Dodge Ram vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2009 Dodge Ram 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 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Ram weights approximately 477 kg more than 1969 Mercury Monterey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Dodge Ram 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 Dodge Ram 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, 1969 Mercury Monterey (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Ram. (448 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Ram | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Ram | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 7032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 2060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5820 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 85 L |
