1971 Mercury Monterey vs. 2010 Honda Fit
To start off, 2010 Honda Fit 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, 1971 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2010 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 798 kg more than 2010 Honda Fit. 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, 2010 Honda Fit, 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 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercury Monterey | 2010 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Mercury | Honda |
| Model | Monterey | Fit |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5768 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1524 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2499 mm |
