1973 Austin 1800 vs. 1970 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1973 Austin 1800 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1973 Austin 1800. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 742 kg more than 1973 Austin 1800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Mercury Monterey. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Austin 1800, 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, 1970 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin 1800. (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Austin 1800 | 1970 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Austin | Mercury |
| Model | 1800 | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1932 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3160 mm |
