1966 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1972 Mercury Montego is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 780 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 250 GTO | Montego |
Year Released | 1966 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3010 mm |