1963 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1972 Mercury Montego is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE (235 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 555 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE.
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, 1972 Mercury Montego (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. 1972 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE has manual transmission. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 250 GTE | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 250 GTE | Montego |
Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2951 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 78 L |