1971 Mercury Monterey vs. 2010 Holden Caprice
To start off, 2010 Holden Caprice 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 Holden Caprice (278 HP) has 115 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Holden Caprice should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Monterey.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Holden Caprice. (350 Nm). This means 1971 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Holden Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercury Monterey | 2010 Holden Caprice | |
| Make | Mercury | Holden |
| Model | Monterey | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5768 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 278 HP |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
