1971 Mercury Monterey vs. 1976 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1976 Avanti Avanti is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 350 kg more than 1976 Avanti Avanti.
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, 1976 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Monterey | 1976 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Mercury | Avanti |
Model | Monterey | Avanti |
Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
Engine Size | 5768 cc | 6570 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 442 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2780 mm |