1970 Mercury Monterey vs. 2007 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2007 Mercury Monterey is newer by 37 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, 2007 Mercury Monterey (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Monterey.
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, 2007 Mercury Monterey, 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Monterey. (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Monterey | 2007 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Monterey | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3070 mm |
