1973 Mercury Monterey vs. 2011 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2011 Honda Odyssey is newer by 38 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, 2011 Honda Odyssey (248 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 71 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.
Because 1973 Mercury Monterey is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Mercury Monterey. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Odyssey, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Monterey | 2011 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Mercury | Honda |
| Model | Monterey | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 2001 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3000 mm |
