1973 Mercury Monterey vs. 1970 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1973 Mercury Monterey is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Skyline would be higher. 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 28 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Skyline. (135 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 810 kg more than 1970 Nissan Skyline. 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, 1973 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Monterey | 1970 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Monterey | Skyline |
Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2650 mm |