1972 Mercury Monterey vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1989 Porsche 911 (854 Nm) has 471 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Monterey. 1972 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1989 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1989 Porsche 911 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Monterey | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Monterey | 911 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 854 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2500 mm |
