1972 Mercury Monterey vs. 1989 Nissan Prairie
To start off, 1989 Nissan Prairie is newer by 17 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 66 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (98 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 740 kg more than 1989 Nissan Prairie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Nissan Prairie is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Prairie 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, 1972 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (164 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Prairie.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Monterey | 1989 Nissan Prairie | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Monterey | Prairie |
Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2520 mm |