1980 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 339 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego. 1973 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari 512 BB has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari 512 BB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 512 BB | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 512 BB | Montego |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 6555 cc |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 277 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1791 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 85 L |
