1986 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 6 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
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, 1967 Mercury Montclair (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ferrari Mondial | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | Mondial | Montclair |
Year Released | 1986 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3130 mm |