2007 Dodge Sprinter vs. 1971 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2007 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,768 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Sprinter.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Sprinter. (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Sprinter | 1971 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Sprinter | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 5768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5910 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2740 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 3160 mm |
