1981 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1971 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1981 Land Rover Serie III is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,768 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 530 kg more than 1981 Land Rover Serie III.
Because 1981 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Land Rover Serie III 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. 1971 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1981 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1981 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Land Rover Serie III | 1971 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
| Model | Serie III | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2284 cc | 5768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3160 mm |
