1990 Ford Ranger vs. 1971 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1990 Ford Ranger is newer by 19 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 54 more horse power than 1990 Ford Ranger. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Ranger.
Because 1990 Ford Ranger 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, 1990 Ford Ranger 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. 1971 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 1990 Ford Ranger 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:
1990 Ford Ranger | 1971 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Ranger | Monterey |
Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 5768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5720 mm |