1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 2007 Mercury Monterey

To start off, 2007 Mercury Monterey is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,822 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Monterey.

Because 1976 Ferrari 400 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Ferrari 400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Monterey, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Monterey. (357 Nm). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Monterey. 2007 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1976 Ferrari 400 2007 Mercury Monterey
Make Ferrari Mercury
Model 400 Monterey
Year Released 1976 2007
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4822 cc 4195 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 335 HP 201 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 4250 RPM
Torque 422 Nm 357 Nm
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 96.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 95 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4820 mm 5120 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1940 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 3070 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 120 L 98 L