1971 Mercury Monterey vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 34 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 270 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 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, 2005 Porsche 911 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Monterey. 1971 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2005 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2005 Porsche 911 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 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Monterey | 911 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5768 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2360 mm |
