2005 Lincoln LS vs. 1971 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2005 Lincoln LS 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. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln LS (232 HP) has 69 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 243 kg more than 2005 Lincoln LS.
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, 1971 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lincoln LS. (299 Nm). This means 1971 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lincoln LS | 1971 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Lincoln | Mercury |
Model | LS | Monterey |
Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 5768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 163 HP |
Torque | 299 Nm | 383 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3160 mm |