2004 Mercury Monterey vs. 1963 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 2004 Mercury Monterey is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Monterey (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 741 kg more than 1963 Ford Zodiac. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Ford Zodiac is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Ford Zodiac. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Monterey, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Mercury Monterey (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercury Monterey | 1963 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Monterey | Zodiac |
Year Released | 2004 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4194 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 45 L |