1982 Isuzu Florian vs. 1971 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1982 Isuzu Florian is newer by 11 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. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1982 Isuzu Florian. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1982 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 905 kg more than 1982 Isuzu Florian. 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, 1971 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Isuzu Florian. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Isuzu Florian. 1971 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1982 Isuzu Florian has manual transmission. 1982 Isuzu Florian 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:
1982 Isuzu Florian | 1971 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Isuzu | Mercury |
Model | Florian | Monterey |
Year Released | 1982 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1817 cc | 5768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3160 mm |