1952 Ferrari 212 vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1972 Mercury Montego is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 212 (163 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 820 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 212.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ferrari 212 | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 212 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2561 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3010 mm |
