2009 Mercury Milan vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan 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 50 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Milan. (158 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 135 kg more than 2009 Mercury Milan. 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 Mercury Milan, 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 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (156 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2009 Mercury Milan has manual transmission. 2009 Mercury Milan 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Milan | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Milan | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 7032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 2060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 85 L |
