1972 Mercury Monterey vs. 1966 Subaru FF-1
To start off, 1972 Mercury Monterey is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Subaru FF-1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Subaru FF-1 would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Monterey (164 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1966 Subaru FF-1. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1966 Subaru FF-1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1235 kg more than 1966 Subaru FF-1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Mercury Monterey is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Mercury Monterey. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Subaru FF-1, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1972 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Subaru FF-1. (77 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Subaru FF-1. 1972 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1966 Subaru FF-1 has manual transmission. 1966 Subaru FF-1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1972 Mercury Monterey | 1966 Subaru FF-1 | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Monterey | FF-1 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2430 mm |