1986 Ford Sierra vs. 1971 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1986 Ford Sierra is newer by 15 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 3 more horse power than 1986 Ford Sierra. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 664 kg more than 1986 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Ford Sierra 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, 1986 Ford Sierra 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Sierra. (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Sierra. 1971 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Sierra 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:
1986 Ford Sierra | 1971 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Sierra | Monterey |
Year Released | 1986 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 5768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 88.8 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3160 mm |