1972 Ford GT 40 vs. 1971 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1972 Ford GT 40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,768 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 970 kg more than 1972 Ford GT 40.
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) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1971 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40. 1971 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1972 Ford GT 40 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:
1972 Ford GT 40 | 1971 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | GT 40 | Monterey |
Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 5768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 383 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 88.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3160 mm |