2007 Ford F-250 vs. 1971 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 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, 2007 Ford F-250 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1971 Mercury Monterey. 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, 2007 Ford F-250 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Monterey. 1971 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2007 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford F-250 | 1971 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | F-250 | Monterey |
Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 5768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105.7 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 3075 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3160 mm |