1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 1972 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1972 Vauxhall Firenza is newer by 3 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, 1969 Mercury Monterey (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1972 Vauxhall Firenza. (109 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1972 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1972 Vauxhall Firenza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1972 Vauxhall Firenza has manual transmission. 1972 Vauxhall Firenza 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.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Monterey | 1972 Vauxhall Firenza | |
Make | Mercury | Vauxhall |
Model | Monterey | Firenza |
Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7032 cc | 2277 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2060 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2470 mm |