1974 Mercury Monterey vs. 1997 Tata E
To start off, 1997 Tata E is newer by 23 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 15 more horse power than 1997 Tata E. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1997 Tata E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 560 kg more than 1997 Tata E. 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, 1974 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Tata E. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Tata E. 1974 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1997 Tata E has manual transmission. 1997 Tata E 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 | 1997 Tata E | |
| Make | Mercury | Tata |
| Model | Monterey | E |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1997 |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2810 mm |
