1976 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 585 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB.
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, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego. 1972 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 512 BB has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 512 BB | Montego |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5752 cc |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 78 L |
