1999 Mazda RX-01 vs. 1970 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1999 Mazda RX-01 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 Mazda RX-01 (217 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Monterey.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda RX-01.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mazda RX-01 | 1970 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | RX-01 | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2610 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3160 mm |
