1999 Honda Accord vs. 1973 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1999 Honda Accord is newer by 26 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 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Accord (200 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 520 kg more than 1999 Honda Accord.
Because 1973 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 1973 Mercury Monterey. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Accord, 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, 1973 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Accord. (264 Nm). This means 1973 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Accord | 1973 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Accord | Monterey |
Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 163 HP |
Torque | 264 Nm | 383 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 88.8 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3160 mm |