1969 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, both 1969 Daihatsu Consorte and 1969 Mercury Monterey were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 151 more horse power than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1390 kg more than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1969 Daihatsu Consorte has manual transmission. 1969 Daihatsu Consorte 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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1969 Daihatsu Consorte | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
Model | Consorte | Monterey |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 958 cc | 7032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 2060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3160 mm |