1972 Mercury Monterey vs. 1973 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1973 Triumph 1500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Monterey (164 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1973 Triumph 1500. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 995 kg more than 1973 Triumph 1500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph 1500. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph 1500. 1972 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1973 Triumph 1500 has manual transmission. 1973 Triumph 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Monterey | 1973 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | Mercury | Triumph |
| Model | Monterey | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2460 mm |
