1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1973 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 23 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 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (435 HP) has 272 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 743 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (576 Nm) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Monterey. 1973 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1996 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro 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:
1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 1973 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Camaro | Monterey |
Year Released | 1996 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6276 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 1 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 163 HP |
Torque | 576 Nm | 383 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3160 mm |