1988 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1972 Mercury Monterey

To start off, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Monterey. (164 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 45 kg more than 1988 Ferrari 412 GT.

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, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Monterey. 1972 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1988 Ferrari 412 GT has manual transmission. 1988 Ferrari 412 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Ferrari 412 GT 1972 Mercury Monterey
Make Ferrari Mercury
Model 412 GT Monterey
Year Released 1988 1972
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4942 cc 5769 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 340 HP 164 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 451 Nm 383 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.1 mm 101.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 88.8 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1885 kg 1930 kg
Vehicle Length 4820 mm 5720 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 3160 mm


 

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