1974 Mercury Monterey vs. 2012 Audi Q5
To start off, 2012 Audi Q5 is newer by 38 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, 2012 Audi Q5 (270 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi Q5 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1974 Mercury Monterey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 will offer significantly more control. 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi Q5. (329 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi Q5.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Monterey | 2012 Audi Q5 | |
Make | Mercury | Audi |
Model | Monterey | Q5 |
Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 329 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1654 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2807 mm |