1971 Mercury Monterey vs. 2004 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2004 Nissan Xterra is newer by 33 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, 2004 Nissan Xterra (181 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 180 kg more than 2004 Nissan Xterra.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Xterra. (270 Nm). This means 1971 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercury Monterey | 2004 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Monterey | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5768 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2630 mm |
