1996 Ford Falcon vs. 1970 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1996 Ford Falcon is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 352 kg more than 1996 Ford Falcon.
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, 1996 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Monterey. 1970 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Falcon | 1970 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Falcon | Monterey |
Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3707 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 398 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1932 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3160 mm |