1999 Honda NSX vs. 1970 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1999 Honda NSX is newer by 29 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, 1999 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 562 kg more than 1999 Honda NSX.
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, 1970 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda NSX. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda NSX. 1970 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1999 Honda NSX 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.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda NSX | 1970 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | NSX | Monterey |
Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1932 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3160 mm |