1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 1970 Porsche 917
To start off, 1970 Porsche 917 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 357 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1132 kg more than 1970 Porsche 917.
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, 1970 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm). This means 1970 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Monterey | 1970 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Monterey | 917 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 383 Nm | 610 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 798 kg |