1987 Lada 2107 vs. 1973 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1987 Lada 2107 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1987 Lada 2107. (71 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada 2107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 915 kg more than 1987 Lada 2107. 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, 1973 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada 2107. (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada 2107. 1973 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1987 Lada 2107 has manual transmission. 1987 Lada 2107 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lada 2107 | 1973 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Lada | Mercury |
| Model | 2107 | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3160 mm |
