1977 Mazda Chante vs. 1974 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1977 Mazda Chante is newer by 3 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, 1974 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1977 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1440 kg more than 1977 Mazda Chante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda Chante | 1974 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Chante | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 5769 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3160 mm |
