1974 Mercury Monterey vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V (548 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 64 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.
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, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V (747 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Monterey. 1974 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2013 Cadillac CTS-V has manual transmission. 2013 Cadillac CTS-V 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 | 2013 Cadillac CTS-V | |
| Make | Mercury | Cadillac |
| Model | Monterey | CTS-V |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 548 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 747 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1994 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1884 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2880 mm |
