1983 Ferrari 126 vs. 1970 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 126 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 126 (594 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 431 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 126 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1352 kg more than 1983 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. 1970 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1983 Ferrari 126 has manual transmission. 1983 Ferrari 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 126 | 1970 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 126 | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 594 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1932 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3160 mm |
