1966 Ford GT 40 vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1974 Mercury Montego is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 559 kg more than 1966 Ford GT 40.
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 Montego (248 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford GT 40 | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | GT 40 | Montego |
Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 248 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3010 mm |