1973 Mercury Monterey vs. 2010 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express is newer by 37 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Express (323 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 743 kg more than 1973 Mercury Monterey. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Express (505 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Monterey | 2010 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
| Model | Monterey | Express |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 505 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 2673 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3429 mm |
