1980 Ferrari 208 vs. 1971 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 208 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 390 kg more than 1980 Ferrari 208.
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, 1971 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 208. (171 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ferrari 208 | 1971 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 208 | Montego |
Year Released | 1980 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3010 mm |