1977 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 1970 Mercury El Gato
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury El Gato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury El Gato would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Malibu 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chevrolet Malibu | 1970 Mercury El Gato | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Malibu | El Gato |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 4736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
