1971 Mercury Monterey vs. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 13 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. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 30 kg more than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercury Monterey | 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Monterey | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5768 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2740 mm |
