1989 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1989 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 17 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, 1989 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 225 kg more than 1989 Ferrari Mondial.
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, 1989 Ferrari Mondial (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ferrari Mondial | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | Mondial | Montego |
Year Released | 1989 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
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 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3010 mm |