1981 Ford Falcon vs. 1973 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1981 Ford Falcon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1981 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 560 kg more than 1981 Ford Falcon. 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, 1973 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Falcon. (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Falcon | 1973 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Falcon | Monterey |
Year Released | 1981 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3160 mm |