1974 Mercury Monterey vs. 1979 Seat 131

To start off, 1979 Seat 131 is newer by 5 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. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1979 Seat 131. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 925 kg more than 1979 Seat 131. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1974 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 1974 Mercury Monterey. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Seat 131, 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. 1974 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1979 Seat 131 has manual transmission. 1979 Seat 131 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.

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