1973 Mercury Monterey vs. 2007 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2007 Nissan Frontier is newer by 34 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, 2007 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 390 kg more than 2007 Nissan Frontier.
Because 2007 Nissan Frontier 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, 2007 Nissan Frontier 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Frontier. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Monterey | 2007 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Monterey | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3200 mm |
