2005 Mercury Monterey vs. 1971 Zastava 2101

To start off, 2005 Mercury Monterey is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Zastava 2101. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Zastava 2101 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Monterey (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1971 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1971 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1089 kg more than 1971 Zastava 2101. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1971 Zastava 2101 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 1971 Zastava 2101. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Mercury Monterey (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Zastava 2101. 2005 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1971 Zastava 2101 has manual transmission. 1971 Zastava 2101 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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