1974 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1971 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,768 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Nova. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 440 kg more than 1974 Chevrolet Nova. 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, 1971 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Nova. (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Nova.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chevrolet Nova | 1971 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Nova | Monterey |
Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 5768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3160 mm |