2006 Buick Rainier vs. 1973 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2006 Buick Rainier is newer by 33 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, 2006 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 380 kg more than 2006 Buick Rainier.
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, 1973 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Rainier | 1973 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | Rainier | Monterey |
Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3160 mm |