1992 Ferrari 348 vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 348 is newer by 18 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, 1992 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 394 kg more than 1992 Ferrari 348.
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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ferrari 348. 1974 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1992 Ferrari 348 has manual transmission. 1992 Ferrari 348 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:
| 1992 Ferrari 348 | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 348 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1859 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 87 L |
