2003 Mercury Monterey vs. 1976 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2003 Mercury Monterey is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercury Monterey (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. (99 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Mercury Monterey (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mercury Monterey | 1976 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Monterey | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2340 mm |
