1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey

To start off, 1969 Mercury Monterey is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 932 kg more than 1967 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, 1969 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1967 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1967 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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