2004 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1971 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,768 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 412 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 1971 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Colorado | 1971 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Colorado | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 5768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 3160 mm |
