2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1972 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 31 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, 1972 Mercury Monterey (164 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1430 kg more than 2003 Caterham 7. 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, 1972 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7. 1972 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2003 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2003 Caterham 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 1972 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Caterham | Mercury |
Model | 7 | Monterey |
Year Released | 2003 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 88.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3160 mm |