1966 Ferrari Dino 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 Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 655 kg more than 1966 Ferrari Dino.
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 (248 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari Dino. (188 Nm). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari Dino | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | Dino | Montego |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3010 mm |
