1971 Mercury Monterey vs. 1991 Volvo 245
To start off, 1991 Volvo 245 is newer by 20 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) has 82 more horse power than 1991 Volvo 245. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1991 Volvo 245.
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, 1971 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Volvo 245. (143 Nm). This means 1971 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Volvo 245. 1971 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1991 Volvo 245 has manual transmission. 1991 Volvo 245 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 | 1991 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Monterey | 245 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5768 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2660 mm |
