1971 Mercury Monterey vs. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER is newer by 42 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER (464 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 39 kg more than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER.
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, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER (637 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercury Monterey | 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER | |
| Make | Mercury | Dodge |
| Model | Monterey | CHALLENGER |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5768 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 464 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5023 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1923 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1449 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2946 mm |
