1970 Mercury Monterey vs. 1972 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1972 Subaru Leone is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Monterey (163 HP) has 103 more horse power than 1972 Subaru Leone. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1972 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 982 kg more than 1972 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Subaru Leone will offer significantly more control. 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 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Subaru Leone. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Subaru Leone. 1970 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1972 Subaru Leone has manual transmission. 1972 Subaru Leone will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Monterey | 1972 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Monterey | Leone |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1932 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2450 mm |
