1968 Bizzarrini Manta vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1969 Mercury Montego is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Bizzarrini Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Bizzarrini Manta would be higher. At 7,033 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Bizzarrini Manta (350 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (209 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Bizzarrini Manta should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego.
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, 1968 Bizzarrini Manta (511 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (452 Nm). This means 1968 Bizzarrini Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Bizzarrini Manta | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Bizzarrini | Mercury |
| Model | Manta | Montego |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 7033 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 511 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3010 mm |
