1972 Mercury Monterey vs. 2000 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2000 Porsche Boxster is newer by 28 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. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche Boxster (249 HP) has 85 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Monterey. (164 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Monterey.
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, 1972 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (309 Nm). This means 1972 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Porsche Boxster. 1972 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2000 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2000 Porsche Boxster 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 | 2000 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Monterey | Boxster |
Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 2855 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 249 HP |
Torque | 383 Nm | 309 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2420 mm |