1971 Mercury Monterey vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2011 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 40 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 3 more horse power than 2011 Mitsubishi Galant. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2011 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 350 kg more than 2011 Mitsubishi Galant. 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, 2011 Mitsubishi Galant, 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mitsubishi Galant. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Monterey | 2011 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
Model | Monterey | Galant |
Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5768 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1839 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2751 mm |