2006 Isuzu KB vs. 1970 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2006 Isuzu KB is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2006 Isuzu KB. (126 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2006 Isuzu KB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 32 kg more than 2006 Isuzu KB. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Isuzu KB. (207 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Isuzu KB. 1970 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2006 Isuzu KB has manual transmission. 2006 Isuzu KB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Isuzu KB | 1970 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Isuzu | Mercury |
Model | KB | Monterey |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2405 cc | 5769 cc |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 207 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1932 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 3160 mm |