1982 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1982 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 9 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari Mondial (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 265 kg more than 1982 Ferrari Mondial.
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 Mondial (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari Mondial | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | Mondial | Montego |
Year Released | 1982 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2925 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3010 mm |