1983 Ferrari 308 vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 308 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,989 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1983 Ferrari 308. (205 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1983 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
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, 1967 Mercury Montclair (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 308. (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 308 | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 308 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 6989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 626 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3130 mm |
