1982 Ferrari 126 vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 126 is newer by 10 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, 1982 Ferrari 126 (573 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 412 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 126 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1395 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 126.
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. 1972 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1982 Ferrari 126 has manual transmission. 1982 Ferrari 126 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:
1982 Ferrari 126 | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 126 | Montego |
Year Released | 1982 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 573 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 11000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3000 mm |