1972 Mercury Monterey vs. 2011 Maybach 57
To start off, 2011 Maybach 57 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, 2011 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 379 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Monterey. (164 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maybach 57 weights approximately 805 kg more than 1972 Mercury Monterey. 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, 2011 Maybach 57 (899 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 516 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Monterey | 2011 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Mercury | Maybach |
| Model | Monterey | 57 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 899 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3391 mm |
