2003 Honda Avancier vs. 1972 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2003 Honda Avancier 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 16 more horse power than 2003 Honda Avancier. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Avancier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 310 kg more than 2003 Honda Avancier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 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, 2003 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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Avancier. (205 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Avancier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Avancier | 1972 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Avancier | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2254 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3160 mm |
