1970 Marcos Mantis 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 Marcos Mantis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Marcos Mantis would be higher. At 5,768 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1970 Marcos Mantis. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos Mantis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 480 kg more than 1970 Marcos Mantis. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos Mantis. (214 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos Mantis. 1971 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1970 Marcos Mantis has manual transmission. 1970 Marcos Mantis 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 Marcos Mantis | 1971 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Marcos | Mercury |
Model | Mantis | Monterey |
Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 5768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3160 mm |