2000 Mazda Familia vs. 1971 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,768 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (168 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 610 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Because 2000 Mazda Familia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia will offer significantly more control. 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, 1971 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia. 1971 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2000 Mazda Familia has manual transmission. 2000 Mazda Familia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mazda Familia | 1971 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Familia | Monterey |
Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.8 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3160 mm |