1971 Mercury Monterey vs. 2009 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2009 Toyota Camry is newer by 38 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, 2009 Toyota Camry (268 HP) has 105 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 246 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Camry. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercury Monterey | 2009 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Monterey | Camry |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5768 cc | 3455 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 268 HP |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2780 mm |
