1986 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 2004 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2004 Mercury Montego is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Montego. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Montego weights approximately 457 kg more than 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS.
Because 2004 Mercury Montego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Montego will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Mercury Montego (326 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS | 2004 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 328 GTS | Montego |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2870 mm |
