1971 Mercury Monterey vs. 2012 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne (245 HP) has 82 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 150 kg more than 1971 Mercury Monterey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercury Monterey | 2012 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Monterey | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5768 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 245 HP |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1939 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1705 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2896 mm |
