1994 Lancia Kappa vs. 1970 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1994 Lancia Kappa is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lancia Kappa (175 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 482 kg more than 1994 Lancia Kappa.
Because 1970 Mercury Monterey 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 1970 Mercury Monterey. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Lancia Kappa, 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, 1970 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lancia Kappa. (230 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lancia Kappa. 1970 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1994 Lancia Kappa has manual transmission. 1994 Lancia Kappa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Lancia Kappa | 1970 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Lancia | Mercury |
Model | Kappa | Monterey |
Year Released | 1994 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2446 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 88.8 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1932 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3160 mm |