1995 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 7,033 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (209 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 555 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 De Tomaso Pantera | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Mercury |
| Model | Pantera | Montego |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 7033 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1975 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 |
