1998 Honda Today vs. 1970 Mercury Monterey

To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 28 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, 1970 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1222 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today. 1970 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Today 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.

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