1982 Maserati 420 vs. 1971 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1982 Maserati 420 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, 1982 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 750 kg more than 1982 Maserati 420.
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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Maserati 420. (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Maserati 420 | 1971 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercury |
| Model | 420 | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 5768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3160 mm |
