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 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford GT (551 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 388 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 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 346 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) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Monterey.
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 | 5408 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 551 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 383 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3160 mm |