2005 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1973 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2005 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Quattroporte (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1 kg more than 2005 Maserati Quattroporte.
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 Maserati Quattroporte (451 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm). This means 2005 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Maserati Quattroporte | 1973 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercury |
| Model | Quattroporte | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4227 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1929 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3160 mm |
