1971 Mercury Monterey vs. 1981 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1981 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 10 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 5,768 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 375 kg more than 1981 Chevrolet Camaro.
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. 1971 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1981 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1981 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercury Monterey | 1981 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
| Model | Monterey | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5768 cc | 4097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2750 mm |
