1971 Mercury Monterey vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna 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 Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 5 kg more than 1971 Mercury Monterey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Sienna, 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Sienna. (333 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Monterey | 2009 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Monterey | Sienna |
Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5768 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3040 mm |