2002 Honda Avancier vs. 1972 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2002 Honda Avancier is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Avancier (212 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Monterey. (164 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Avancier should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 240 kg more than 2002 Honda Avancier.
Because 2002 Honda Avancier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Avancier 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, 1972 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Avancier. (285 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Avancier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Avancier | 1972 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Avancier | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3160 mm |
