1998 Ford Mustang vs. 1971 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1998 Ford Mustang is newer by 27 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 20 more horse power than 1998 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 540 kg more than 1998 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Mustang. 1971 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Mustang 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:
1998 Ford Mustang | 1971 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Mustang | Monterey |
Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 5768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3160 mm |