1983 Ferrari 308 vs. 1974 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 308 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 308 (230 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 424 kg more than 1983 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, 1974 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 308. (255 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 308. 1974 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1983 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1983 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ferrari 308 | 1974 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 308 | Monterey |
Year Released | 1983 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2925 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3160 mm |