2001 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 1971 Mercury Monterey

To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 30 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, 1971 Mercury Monterey (163 HP) has 36 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Tracker. (127 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Tracker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 743 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Tracker. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2001 Chevrolet Tracker 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, 2001 Chevrolet Tracker 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) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Tracker. (183 Nm). This means 1971 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Tracker. 1971 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2001 Chevrolet Tracker has manual transmission. 2001 Chevrolet Tracker 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.

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