2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 1973 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Seville is newer by 27 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, 2000 Cadillac Seville (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 185 kg more than 2000 Cadillac Seville.
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, 2000 Cadillac Seville, 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, 2000 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Cadillac Seville | 1973 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | Seville | Monterey |
Year Released | 2000 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 383 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3160 mm |