2005 Bizzarrini GTS vs. 1973 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2005 Bizzarrini GTS is newer by 32 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, 2005 Bizzarrini GTS (523 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bizzarrini GTS should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Monterey.
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, 2005 Bizzarrini GTS (710 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Bizzarrini GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bizzarrini GTS | 1973 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Bizzarrini | Mercury |
| Model | GTS | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 710 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3160 mm |
