2005 Ford Excursion vs. 1970 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1084 kg more than 1970 Mercury Monterey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion 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, 2005 Ford Excursion (475 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 1970 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Excursion | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 3016 kg | 1932 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3160 mm |
