1971 Mercury Monterey vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 37 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, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 578 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2008 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2008 Toyota Tacoma 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercury Monterey | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Monterey | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5768 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3590 mm |
