1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 308 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Brougham would be higher. At 6,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Brougham (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 308. (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 308.
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, 1967 Mercury Brougham (627 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 308. (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 308 | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 308 | Brougham |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 6990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 627 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3130 mm |
