1987 Buick Estate vs. 2007 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2007 Mercury Monterey is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Monterey (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate.
Because 1987 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Monterey, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Monterey. (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 2007 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Estate | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3070 mm |
