1990 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1970 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Montego. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Montego weights approximately 275 kg more than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera.
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, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1990 De Tomaso Pantera | 1970 Mercury Montego | |
Make | De Tomaso | Mercury |
Model | Pantera | Montego |
Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3010 mm |