1970 Mercury Monterey vs. 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 32 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, 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer (276 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 546 kg more than 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Because 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer will offer significantly more control. 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, both vehicles can yield 383 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1970 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer has manual transmission. 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 | 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Monterey | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1932 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2630 mm |
