1980 Ferrari 312 vs. 1973 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 312 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 312 (508 HP @ 12300 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1320 kg more than 1980 Ferrari 312.
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. 1973 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari 312 has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari 312 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ferrari 312 | 1973 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 312 | Monterey |
Year Released | 1980 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 508 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 12300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3160 mm |