1970 Mercury Monterey vs. 1988 Toyota Lite Ace
To start off, 1988 Toyota Lite Ace is newer by 18 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 832 kg more than 1988 Toyota Lite Ace.
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 1988 Toyota Lite Ace has manual transmission. 1988 Toyota Lite Ace 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:
| 1970 Mercury Monterey | 1988 Toyota Lite Ace | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Monterey | Lite Ace |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1988 |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1453 cc |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1932 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1910 mm |
