1984 Ferrari 328 GTB vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair

To start off, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 735 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1968 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. (260 Nm). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Ferrari 328 GTB 1968 Mercury Montclair
Make Ferrari Mercury
Model 328 GTB Montclair
Year Released 1984 1968
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 1850 cc 6393 cc
Horse Power 238 HP 267 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 260 Nm 546 Nm
Engine Bore Size 83.1 mm 103 mm
Engine Stroke Size 73.6 mm 96 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1263 kg 1998 kg
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 3130 mm


 

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