1986 Ferrari 208 vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 208 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 727 kg more than 1986 Ferrari 208.
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 Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari 208. (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari 208. 1974 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1986 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1986 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ferrari 208 | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 208 | Montego |
Year Released | 1986 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 329 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1132 kg | 1859 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 87 L |