1973 Mercury Monterey vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 1996 Porsche 993 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 538 kg more than 1996 Porsche 993.
Because 1996 Porsche 993 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 will offer significantly more control. 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche 993. (341 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche 993. 1973 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1996 Porsche 993 has manual transmission. 1996 Porsche 993 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Monterey | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Monterey | 993 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2280 mm |
