1944 GAZ 10-73 vs. 1970 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1970 Mercury Monterey is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 GAZ 10-73. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 GAZ 10-73 would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1944 GAZ 10-73. (75 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1944 GAZ 10-73. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 482 kg more than 1944 GAZ 10-73. 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. 1970 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1944 GAZ 10-73 has manual transmission. 1944 GAZ 10-73 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1944 GAZ 10-73 | 1970 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | GAZ | Mercury |
Model | 10-73 | Monterey |
Year Released | 1944 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 3484 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1932 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3160 mm |