1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 308 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 420 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Ferrari 308 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 308 | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 308 | Montego |
Year Released | 1982 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2855 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3010 mm |