1970 De Tomaso Mangusta vs. 1971 Mercury Monterey

To start off, 1971 Mercury Monterey is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta would be higher. At 5,768 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta (302 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 380 kg more than 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta.

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. 1971 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta has manual transmission. 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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