1974 Mercury Monterey vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2007 Opel Corsa is newer by 33 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, 2007 Opel Corsa (192 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 727 kg more than 2007 Opel Corsa.
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, 2007 Opel Corsa, 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (353 Nm @ 1980 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa. 1974 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2007 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2007 Opel Corsa 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 | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Monterey | Corsa |
Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1980 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1203 kg |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2520 mm |