1971 Holden Monaro vs. 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (113 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 552 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis (372 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro. 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1971 Holden Monaro has manual transmission. 1971 Holden Monaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | Monaro | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2637 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 213 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1867 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5385 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1989 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2911 mm |