2000 Honda Insight vs. 1972 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2000 Honda Insight is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Monterey (164 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2000 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1090 kg more than 2000 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 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 1972 Mercury Monterey. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Insight, 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, 1972 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 1972 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Insight | 1972 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Insight | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Type | electric | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3160 mm |
