2009 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1971 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 38 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (362 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 381 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Monterey. 1971 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2009 Chevrolet Lumina has manual transmission. 2009 Chevrolet Lumina 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:
2009 Chevrolet Lumina | 1971 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Lumina | Monterey |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 5768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3160 mm |