1970 De Tomaso Pantera 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 Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 De Tomaso Pantera 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 Pantera (350 HP) has 187 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Monterey.
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 De Tomaso Pantera (491 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm). This means 1970 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Monterey. 1971 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1970 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 1970 De Tomaso Pantera 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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 De Tomaso Pantera | 1971 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | De Tomaso | Mercury |
Model | Pantera | Monterey |
Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 5768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 163 HP |
Torque | 491 Nm | 383 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3160 mm |