2002 GMC Envoy vs. 1973 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2002 GMC Envoy is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 GMC Envoy (286 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 GMC Envoy weights approximately 340 kg more than 1973 Mercury Monterey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 GMC Envoy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 GMC Envoy 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, 2002 GMC Envoy (448 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 GMC Envoy | 1973 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | GMC | Mercury |
| Model | Envoy | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3160 mm |
