1971 Mercury Monterey vs. 2002 Honda Z
To start off, 2002 Honda Z is newer by 31 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 112 more horse power than 2002 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 970 kg more than 2002 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda Z is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Z will offer significantly more control. 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 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Z. (60 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercury Monterey | 2002 Honda Z | |
| Make | Mercury | Honda |
| Model | Monterey | Z |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5768 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2370 mm |
