1967 Ferrari 330 vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1972 Mercury Montego is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 200 kg more than 1967 Ferrari 330.
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, 1967 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ferrari 330 | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 330 | Montego |
Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3966 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3010 mm |