1971 Holden Torana vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1971 Holden Torana is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 7,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Monterey (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1971 Holden Torana. (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1971 Holden Torana. 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, 1969 Mercury Monterey (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Torana. (163 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Torana | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | Torana | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 7032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 2060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3160 mm |
