1996 Mazda 626 vs. 1972 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1996 Mazda 626 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Monterey (164 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1996 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 725 kg more than 1996 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mazda 626 | 1972 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 626 | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3160 mm |
