1971 Mercury Monterey vs. 2010 Audi TT
To start off, 2010 Audi TT 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 TT (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 390 kg more than 2010 Audi TT.
Because 2010 Audi TT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi TT 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi TT. (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi TT. 1971 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2010 Audi TT has manual transmission. 2010 Audi TT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercury Monterey | 2010 Audi TT | |
| Make | Mercury | Audi |
| Model | Monterey | TT |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5768 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4199 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1351 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2469 mm |
