1974 Mercury Monterey vs. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 30 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, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (605 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 442 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 550 kg more than 2004 Porsche Carrera GT.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (591 Nm) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Monterey | 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Monterey | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 605 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 591 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2740 mm |
