1971 Mercury Monterey vs. 2005 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2005 Toyota Camry 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 Toyota Camry (225 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 249 kg more than 2005 Toyota Camry.
Because 1971 Mercury Monterey is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Mercury Monterey. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Camry. (328 Nm). This means 1971 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercury Monterey | 2005 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Monterey | Camry |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5768 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2640 mm |
