2008 Mazda B2300 vs. 1971 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2008 Mazda B2300 is newer by 37 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 19 more horse power than 2008 Mazda B2300. (144 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda B2300.
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, 1971 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda B2300. 1971 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda B2300 has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda B2300 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:
2008 Mazda B2300 | 1971 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | B2300 | Monterey |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2266 cc | 5768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 144 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3160 mm |