2009 Ford Focus vs. 1971 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus 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 5,768 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 964 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Mercury Monterey is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Mercury Monterey. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (132 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus. 1971 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Focus 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 Ford Focus | 1971 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Focus | Monterey |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 5768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3160 mm |