2005 Ford GT vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2005 Ford GT is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 7,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 583 kg more than 2005 Ford GT.
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 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Monterey. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford GT has manual transmission. 2005 Ford GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford GT | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | GT | Monterey |
Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 7032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 2060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 85 L |