1974 Mercury Monterey vs. 1987 Nissan Prairie
To start off, 1987 Nissan Prairie is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 955 kg more than 1987 Nissan Prairie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 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 1974 Mercury Monterey. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Prairie, 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, 1974 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Prairie. 1974 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1987 Nissan Prairie has manual transmission. 1987 Nissan Prairie will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Monterey | 1987 Nissan Prairie | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Monterey | Prairie |
Year Released | 1974 | 1987 |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2520 mm |