1972 Mercury Monterey vs. 2011 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2011 Kia Cee'd is newer by 39 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 40 more horse power than 2011 Kia Cee'd. (124 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 613 kg more than 2011 Kia Cee'd. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 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 1972 Mercury Monterey. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Kia Cee'd, 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, 1972 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Cee'd. (155 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Monterey | 2011 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Mercury | Kia |
Model | Monterey | Cee'd |
Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 85.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1317 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2660 mm |