1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1973 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 230 kg more than 1992 Ferrari 456.
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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Monterey. 1973 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1992 Ferrari 456 has manual transmission. 1992 Ferrari 456 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ferrari 456 | 1973 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 456 | Monterey |
Year Released | 1992 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 436 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3160 mm |