1974 Mercury Monterey vs. 2004 Samsung SM5
To start off, 2004 Samsung SM5 is newer by 30 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 41 more horse power than 2004 Samsung SM5. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2004 Samsung SM5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 604 kg more than 2004 Samsung SM5. 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 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Samsung SM5. 1974 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2004 Samsung SM5 has manual transmission. 2004 Samsung SM5 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 | 2004 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Mercury | Samsung |
| Model | Monterey | SM5 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2710 mm |
