1984 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 422 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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS (265 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 328 GTS | Montego |
Year Released | 1984 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1850 cc | 4095 cc |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 248 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1695 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3010 mm |