1972 Ferrari Dino vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1974 Mercury Montego is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 470 kg more than 1972 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, 1974 Mercury Montego (248 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ferrari Dino. (226 Nm). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ferrari Dino | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | Dino | Montego |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3010 mm |
