2005 Holden Caprice vs. 1971 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2005 Holden Caprice is newer by 34 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Holden Caprice (502 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm). This means 2005 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Holden Caprice | 1971 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | Caprice | Monterey |
Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
Torque | 502 Nm | 383 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |