2009 Dodge Sprinter vs. 1974 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2009 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 35 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 8 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (155 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 30 kg more than 1974 Mercury Monterey.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Sprinter | 1974 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Sprinter | Monterey |
Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2987 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 7350 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2740 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4330 mm | 3160 mm |