1970 Mercury Monterey vs. 1986 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 1986 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Monterey 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 73 more horse power than 1986 Pontiac Grand Am. (90 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1986 Pontiac Grand Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 802 kg more than 1986 Pontiac Grand Am. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Mercury Monterey. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Pontiac Grand Am, 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, 1970 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Pontiac Grand Am. (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Pontiac Grand Am.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Monterey | 1986 Pontiac Grand Am | |
Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
Model | Monterey | Grand Am |
Year Released | 1970 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 2471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1932 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2630 mm |