1982 Ferrari 400 vs. 1971 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 400 is newer by 11 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1971 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 400 (392 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm). This means 1982 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 400 | 1971 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 400 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |
