1971 Mercury Monterey vs. 2012 Ford Edge
To start off, 2012 Ford Edge is newer by 41 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, 2012 Ford Edge (285 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 90 kg more than 2012 Ford Edge.
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, 2012 Ford Edge, 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Edge. (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercury Monterey | 2012 Ford Edge | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Monterey | Edge |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5768 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4679 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2824 mm |
