2008 Ford Ranger vs. 1974 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 823 kg more than 2008 Ford Ranger. 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, 1974 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger. 1974 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ranger | 1974 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Ranger | Monterey |
Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2970 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3160 mm |