1974 Mercury Monterey vs. 2000 Volkswagen Hac
To start off, 2000 Volkswagen Hac is newer by 26 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 14 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Hac. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Hac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 599 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Hac. 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, 2000 Volkswagen Hac, 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) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Hac. (310 Nm). This means 1974 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Hac.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Monterey | 2000 Volkswagen Hac | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Monterey | Hac |
Year Released | 1974 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1896 cc |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 310 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1331 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2520 mm |