1974 Mercury Monterey vs. 2013 Acura TL
To start off, 2013 Acura TL is newer by 39 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, 2013 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 130 kg more than 2013 Acura TL.
Because 2013 Acura TL 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, 2013 Acura TL 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Acura TL. (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Monterey | 2013 Acura TL | |
| Make | Mercury | Acura |
| Model | Monterey | TL |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4928 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2118 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1452 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2775 mm |
