1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 705 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO.
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, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Monterey. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 288 GTO | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3160 mm |
