1973 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1973 Mercury Monterey
To start off, both 1973 Daihatsu Consorte and 1973 Mercury Monterey were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1260 kg more than 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Daihatsu Consorte | 1973 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
| Model | Consorte | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 958 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3160 mm |
