1967 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1974 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1974 Mercury Monterey is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 6,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle (375 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 330 kg more than 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle.
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, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle (563 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1974 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Chevelle | Monterey |
Year Released | 1967 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6478 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 563 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |