1971 Mercury Monterey vs. 1967 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1971 Mercury Monterey is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 5,768 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1967 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1967 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1315 kg more than 1967 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 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 1971 Mercury Monterey. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Trabant P 601, 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, 1971 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercury Monterey | 1967 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Mercury | Trabant |
| Model | Monterey | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5768 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2030 mm |
