1987 Mazda 929 vs. 1971 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1987 Mazda 929 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, both vehicles can yield 163 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 450 kg more than 1987 Mazda 929.
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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929. 1971 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1987 Mazda 929 has manual transmission. 1987 Mazda 929 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 Mazda 929 | 1971 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | 929 | Monterey |
Year Released | 1987 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2954 cc | 5768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3160 mm |