1974 Mercury Monterey vs. 2012 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2012 Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 372 kg more than 2012 Toyota RAV4.
Because 2012 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota RAV4 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Monterey | 2012 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Monterey | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2659 mm |
