1971 Mercury Monterey vs. 2010 Audi A6
To start off, 2010 Audi A6 is newer by 39 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, 2010 Audi A6 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Monterey.
Because 2010 Audi A6 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, 2010 Audi A6 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, 2010 Audi A6 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercury Monterey | 2010 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Mercury | Audi |
| Model | Monterey | A6 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5768 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4934 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2833 mm |
