2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1971 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 @ 3800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 875 kg more than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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, 1971 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (245 Nm). This means 1971 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 1971 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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:
2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1971 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | MX-5 Miata | Monterey |
Year Released | 2001 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 5768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 383 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 88.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3160 mm |