1963 Mercury Monterey vs. 1968 Porsche 911
To start off, 1968 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 6,964 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 756 kg more than 1968 Porsche 911.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Mercury Monterey | 1968 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Monterey | 911 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6964 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 110 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 1020 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2270 mm |
