1984 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1954 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,183 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 407 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS.
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. 1954 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1954 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 328 GTS | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1850 cc | 4183 cc |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1680 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3000 mm |
