2001 Honda Fuya Jo vs. 1974 Mercury Monterey

To start off, 2001 Honda Fuya Jo 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 36 more horse power than 2001 Honda Fuya Jo. (127 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Fuya Jo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1090 kg more than 2001 Honda Fuya Jo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1974 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 1974 Mercury Monterey. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Fuya Jo, 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, 1974 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Fuya Jo. (149 Nm). This means 1974 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Fuya Jo.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Honda Fuya Jo 1974 Mercury Monterey
Make Honda Mercury
Model Fuya Jo Monterey
Year Released 2001 1974
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 995 cc 5769 cc
Horse Power 127 HP 163 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 149 Nm 383 Nm
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 840 kg 1930 kg
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 3160 mm


 

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