1965 Ferrari 330GT vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 330GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 330GT would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 330GT (300 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 330GT should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 361 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 330GT.
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, 1973 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 330GT. (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 330GT. 1973 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1965 Ferrari 330GT has manual transmission. 1965 Ferrari 330GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 330GT | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 330GT | Montego |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1791 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |
