1974 Mercury Monterey vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1975 Opel Ascona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 920 kg more than 1975 Opel Ascona.
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. 1974 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1975 Opel Ascona has manual transmission. 1975 Opel Ascona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Monterey | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Monterey | Ascona |
Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2530 mm |