2006 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1970 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 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, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 512 kg more than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda RX-8. 1970 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2006 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2006 Mazda RX-8 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 Mazda RX-8 | 1970 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | RX-8 | Monterey |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1308 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1932 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3160 mm |