1999 AC Cobra vs. 1973 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1999 AC Cobra is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 905 kg more than 1999 AC Cobra.
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, 1999 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Monterey. 1973 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1999 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1999 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 AC Cobra | 1973 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | AC | Mercury |
Model | Cobra | Monterey |
Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 579 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3160 mm |