1970 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 7,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 450 kg more than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT.
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, 1969 Mercury Monterey (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1970 Ferrari 365 GT has manual transmission. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ferrari 365 GT | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 365 GT | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4388 cc | 7032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 85 L |
