1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1971 Porsche 917 is newer by 2 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 7,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 312 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (208 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 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 1262 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (452 Nm). This means 1971 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 | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Monterey | 917 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7032 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2060 kg | 798 kg |
