1970 Chrysler Newport vs. 1970 Mercury El Gato
To start off, both 1970 Chrysler Newport and 1970 Mercury El Gato were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chrysler Newport | 1970 Mercury El Gato | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
Model | Newport | El Gato |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |