1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate vs. 1971 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate is newer by 16 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) has 48 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate. (115 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 680 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate. 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) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate. (163 Nm). This means 1971 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate. 1971 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate has manual transmission. 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate 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:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate | 1971 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | Graduate | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1966 cc | 5768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 163 HP |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3160 mm |
