1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 1972 Zagato Ferrari 3Z
To start off, 1972 Zagato Ferrari 3Z is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1972 Zagato Ferrari 3Z. (251 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1972 Zagato Ferrari 3Z.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Montclair | 1972 Zagato Ferrari 3Z | |
| Make | Mercury | Zagato |
| Model | Montclair | Ferrari 3Z |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2410 mm |
