2001 GAZ 3110 vs. 1974 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2001 GAZ 3110 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2001 GAZ 3110. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2001 GAZ 3110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 530 kg more than 2001 GAZ 3110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1974 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 GAZ 3110. (189 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 GAZ 3110. 1974 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2001 GAZ 3110 has manual transmission. 2001 GAZ 3110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 GAZ 3110 | 1974 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | GAZ | Mercury |
Model | 3110 | Monterey |
Year Released | 2001 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3160 mm |